Java in the cloud

Cloud computing is changing the face of application development. Businesses are finding ways to save on costs and increase scalability with cloud services. The success of web service applications and Software as a Service (SaaS) has led to growing acceptance of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Cloud computing resources provide Java developers with the ability to build out new projects at a low cost and scale up quickly if those Java cloud services are successful. In this section, learn about Java cloud computing and Java Web services applications including Java Web services, cloud application testing and ALM in the cloud.

November 06, 2017 06 Nov'17
From monoliths to cloud native composition with Apprenda's Sinclair Schuller

In our series on cloud native computing, TheServerSide spoke with a number of experts in the field, including a number of members of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. The following is the ...
October 05, 2017 05 Oct'17
Azure Functions, Project Fn shine at JavaOne 2017

At JavaOne 2017, Microsoft previews its Azure Functions serverless offering with support for Java; Oracle introduces Project Fn, which runs across multiple clouds and also supports Java.
October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17
Manico and Grimstad bring Java tech to life at JavaOne 2017

Engaging speakers like Jim Manico or Ivar Grimstad can make all the difference when choosing a session at a conference like JavaOne 2017 than the session syllabus.
October 02, 2017 02 Oct'17
How JSR-375 simplifies and standardizes Java EE security

Java EE security has always been a mixed bag in terms of simplicity and standardization, but the new Java EE Security API, JSR-375, plans to change all of that.

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Top-down web service creation approach example in Java using Eclipse

Creating a SOAP web service in Eclipse is easy if you have a WSDL file. This top-down web service approach example in Java using Eclipse tutorial shows how. Continue Reading
Guide to the JavaOne 2017 conference

At JavaOne 2017, the Java community discusses the pinnacles of modern software technologies, including DevOps, mobile applications, digital transformation and, of course, Java. Continue Reading
Self-taught software developer shares her story

A self-taught software developer shares what it's like to be a female software engineer in a time where women in technology are still all too uncommon. Continue Reading

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How Java EE Security and MVC 1.0 simplify Java microservices

Once the decision has been made to use containers and microservices, it's good to know that MVC 1.0 and the Java EE Security API will make the development process much easier. Continue Reading
Microservices and containers can simplify DevOps security

You would think that managing a sea of containers and microservices would make DevOps security difficult, but it may, in fact, make DevSecOps easier. Continue Reading
Avoiding the most common DevOps security vulnerabilities in the cloud

When applying DevOps principles, like continuous automation and continuous delivery, many organizations are creating DevOps security vulnerabilities in their public cloud. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Everything to know about overcoming digital transformation challenges

As organizations adopt new technologies, like blockchain, IoT devices and deep learning, strategies must be developed to address inevitable digital transformation challenges. Continue Reading
Cloud-native apps push static code analysis tools to the limit

The distributed nature of a cloud-native architecture, with microservices deployed to a multitude of containers, can test the limits of static code analysis tools. Continue Reading
Containers and microservices complicate cloud-native security

As microservices-based applications are deployed to a sea of Docker containers, mitigating against cloud-native security issues is becoming a struggle. Continue Reading

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How to remove plain text passwords for a secure Java code base

Here are some strategies to remove plain text passwords from configuration files and your code base. It's one way a secure Java app can deter a malicious attack. Continue Reading
Automated acceptance testing pitfalls to avoid

How can organizations get the most out of their software testing with the least amount of effort? Here are some best practices on how to sidestep these common automated acceptance testing traps. Continue Reading
Solving the problem of scaling Agile across the enterprise

Small to medium-sized development teams have had success using Agile methods. Here's how enterprises can scale Agile beyond development and across the entire ALM stack. Continue Reading