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June 19, 2019 19 Jun'19
Microsoft Visual Studio Code installer supports AdoptOpenJDK

Microsoft targets Java developers with a Visual Studio Code installer for Java that takes care of the overall Visual Studio Code setup for developers.
March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19
JavaScript popularity drives TypeScript adoption among devs

More developers choose to work with JavaScript to build web, server-side and mobile applications, while TypeScript has quickly gained traction, according to recent analysis.
February 19, 2019 19 Feb'19
A simple Java Function interface example: Learn Functional programming fast

Interested in Java functional programming? The first place you need to start, especially if you use the Streams API, is with this Java Function interface example.
December 01, 2018 01 Dec'18
Benefits of lambda expressions in Java makes the move to a newer JDK worthwhile

If you haven't used lambda expressions before, you might be wondering what the fuss is all about. After all, at the most basic level, they're nothing more than a new, somewhat simpler way to ...

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Java

Java is a widely used programming language expressly designed for use in the distributed environment of the internet. Continue Reading
Succeed with the test-first Java certification prep approach

Java certification exam prep is an important step for anyone interested in the test. Consider a test-first approach that might help you more effectively study for the exam. Continue Reading
Year in review: Five topics that epitomized Java in 2018

In 2018, we focused on what the future of Java might look like. With the IBM-Red Hat merger and the ascension of DevOps, the life and times of the Java developer are changing. Continue Reading

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Explore Clojure programming language and its multithread style

Discover the fundamentals of the Clojure programming language and its Java-specific uses and tool pairings to see if this multithread programming approach is a fit for your team. Continue Reading
Exploring the versatility of Groovy programming

Java developers should peruse Groovy's programming features, such as dynamic typing with static type checks, DSL builders and more. Continue Reading
Is it a mistake to teach Java as a first programming language?

Is it right to teach Java to students as an introductory programming language? If not, what are the alternatives to Java when it comes to learning how to code? Continue Reading

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How to use the Jenkins Git Plugin: Tips and tricks

Being able to pull from a source code repository is a given, but here are five features the Jenkins Git Plugin makes available to your build jobs that you didn't even know were there. Continue Reading
Tough sample DevOps interview questions and answers to tackle

Interested in applying for that DevOps engineer position? Then take a look at these tough, sample DevOps interview questions and answers, and see how well you are prepared. Continue Reading
Tough sample Jenkins interview questions and answers for DevOps engineers

Applying for an engineering job where continuous integration is part of the description? Here are 10 tough Jenkins interview questions to prepare you for the DevOps engineering interview. Continue Reading

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Use Java method modifiers to avoid public method antipattern

Follow best practices for Java method design, and don't allow one public class to call another. If you skipped this step, be prepared to pay the consequences. Continue Reading
Avoid boilerplate code with this typable Spring beans tutorial

Java is always criticized for being bloated. But there are ways to minimize all the fill-in code. This Spring beans tutorial shows you how to write more efficient applications. Continue Reading
Is your data persistence problem really a problem with the network?

Speakers and vendors gather at the AWS 2013 conference to discuss data persistence. Continue Reading