Web application framework and Java middleware

Web application frameworks help enterprise application developers focus on the business logic that makes enterprise application indispensable without focusing too much effort on ensuring that the applications work across browser platforms. The write once, run anywhere promise of the Java language only extends so far. Server-side developers must still concern themselves with Java integration into the enterprise architecture. Frequently, Java middleware platforms will be necessary to integrate enterprise Web applications.

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How to git push an existing project to Bitbucket

Follow these simple steps to push an existing project to a Bitbucket repo, and successfully add all of the code on your local machine into a remote Bitbucket repository.
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Simple Struts 2 file upload example

In this Struts 2 file upload example we show you to take a local resource and upload it to a remote Java application server. All a developer needs is a file, a browser and an Internet connection ...
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A Bitnami WordPress stack installation and examination

Sometimes it's fun to see how components in open source projects are architected together. I installed a Bitnami WordPress stack onto my laptop Here I to see how the popular blogging platform works.
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3 questions to ask in a microservices oriented architecture review

Don't get caught up in all the microservices oriented architecture hype just yet. Make sure you ask some key questions, and examine potential design issues before you say yes.

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