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.

November 20, 2018 20 Nov'18
Continuous integration benefits: Why adopting a CI/CD tool like Jenkins makes sense

There's more to tools like Jenkins than simply building code after a Git commit. Here we explain continuous integration benefits clearly while answering the question 'Why Jenkins?'
October 21, 2018 21 Oct'18
Five Oracle Code One sessions you don't want to miss

From Jenkins pipelines written in Groovy, to cloud native applications written using the Eclipse MicroProfile, there is plenty to be excited about at the conference that was once called JavaOne. ...
October 02, 2018 02 Oct'18
False 'DevOps encompasses culture and collaboration' myth destroyed

If evangelists keep asserting that DevOps encompasses culture and collaboration, I'm afraid I'm going to have to keep showing them how they are wrong.
September 01, 2018 01 Sep'18
Fix 'could not reserve enough space for 2097152KB object heap' JFrog Artifactory startup error

Just a quick tip on how to fix the Artifactory 'could not reserve enough space for 2097152KB object heap' startup error message.

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Master-slave terminology alternatives you can use right now

Software companies have found alternatives for master-slave terminology to describe their distributed systems. It's time for the rest of the IT world to do the same. Continue Reading
5 common traps lurking in RESTful development

Unfortunately, many RESTful API developers fall into the same traps during design. Here are five common mistakes that you can avoid with the right planning. Continue Reading
Developers and the enterprise software sales process

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