Java project management

Project management is a major component of server-side application development. Having talented coders who are capable of writing intricate and innovative components is not enough. Enterprise applications require architects and software project managers that can oversee Java project management, organizing those talented Java developers into a cohesive development effort. Learn how to better manage an enterprise Java development team with project management tips, development lifecycle tutorials, news and advice on Agile methodologies, and application lifecycle management (ALM) coverage including requirements gathering, design, testing and deployment.

December 28, 2020 28 Dec'20
A Jenkins YAML pipeline example

YAML has joined the ranks of declarative and scripted pipelines in Jenkins. Here's an example of what the syntax for a Jenkins YAML pipeline looks like.
December 23, 2020 23 Dec'20
A quick start guide on how to run Jenkins on AWS

Need to run Jenkins on AWS? It's not a bad idea, especially when developers consider the need for a CI/CD server to integrate with peripheral resources. This quick example shows you the easiest way ...
December 12, 2020 12 Dec'20
How to start Java's JVM Flight Recorder 3 easy ways

JDK Mission Control is feckless without a Java Flight Recorder file to profile. Here are 3 easy ways you can start JFR in Eclipse and monitor your JVM in JMC.
December 06, 2020 06 Dec'20
How to use Jenkins shared libraries in your pipelines

Keep complex logic out of your build scripts and take advantage of Jenkins shared libraries instead.

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Java Mission Control

Java Mission Control is a performance-analysis tool that renders sampled JVM metrics in easy-to-understand graphs, tables, histograms, lists and charts. Continue Reading
Java Flight Recorder

Java Flight Recorder is a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) profiler that gathers performance metrics without placing a significant load on resources. Continue Reading
REST (REpresentational State Transfer)

REST (REpresentational State Transfer) is an architectural style for developing web services. Continue Reading

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JVM tuning vs. Java optimization: What's the difference?

JVM tuning and Java optimization sound similar, and both aim to boost application performance. But they take fundamentally different approaches to accomplish their goals. Continue Reading
Declarative vs. scripted pipelines: What's the difference?

Scripted pipelines were once the standard for CI/CD but they are nearly extinct, and since supplanted by declarative pipelines. See how they compare and when each works best. Continue Reading
What are some benefits of a microservices architecture?

Enterprises can expect a variety of benefits when they transition to a microservices-oriented application architecture. Here we take a look at the four most beneficial. Continue Reading

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What's in a name? What developers can expect in Jakarta EE 9

What Oracle called the Java EE API is now called Jakarta EE API under the Eclipse Foundation. Here's what developers can expect in the Jakarta EE 9 release. Continue Reading
Why GitHub renamed its master branch to main

The GitHub master branch is no more. Developers used to think it was untouchable, but that's not the case. Here's why GitHub made the switch from master branch to main branch. Continue Reading
RPA skills in demand as organizations eye better engagement

RPA developer skills are among the most valuable on any resume. Here's why organizations seek out developers with these skills and what returns RPA can deliver to an enterprise. Continue Reading

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5 ways to force Java garbage collection

A developer can't technically force garbage collection in Java, but it can be made a priority. If you need to free up heap space, here are five ways to prioritize it in the JVM. Continue Reading
How to implement a remote Jenkins build trigger with a URL

This quick example will demonstrate how to implement a remote Jenkins build trigger. With the remote Jenkins build URL, a developer can call jobs from scripts, the CURL command and even Java code. Continue Reading
An example of how to easily add Git submodules

This git submodule add example demonstrates how a developer can use these steps to create a Git repository and add a new Git submodule to it. Continue Reading