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.

June 07, 2019 07 Jun'19
Pivotal Spring Runtime extends Java support, company lifeline

Pivotal's distribution of OpenJDK, the open source version of Java, joins the ranks of Amazon, Azul, IBM, Red Hat and others that provide long-term Java support.
March 07, 2019 07 Mar'19
Red Hat eyes cloud-native Java future with Quarkus

Red Hat's Quarkus project aims to raise Java up to the cloud and update the popular programming language for cloud-based computing situations and projects.
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.

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Beat vendor lock-in with a cloud exit strategy

Without a comprehensive cloud exit strategy, an organization might fall victim to vendor lock-in and find itself dependent on proprietary tools and services. Continue Reading
6 quick facts about a Java microservices architecture

Building microservices in Java may not be as simple as it seems. Here are six quick facts and tips that will help you with Java-based microservices development. Continue Reading
Use entropy as a service to bolster your security

Cryptographic keys help improve security in your enterprise. Consider entropy as a way to safeguard your data and prevent hackers from picking your locks with faulty keys. Continue Reading

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Compare AWS CDK vs. CloudFormation, and the state of IaC on AWS

Infrastructure as code has become an essential part of the cloud development process. Learn how the AWS CDK addresses the weaknesses of CloudFormation and improves automation on AWS. Continue Reading
Weigh cost, flexibility in your Java cloud IDE comparisons

What's in a cloud IDE for Java developers? Flexibility and integration for starters. Consider these four options in your development environment and be sure to focus on costs. Continue Reading
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

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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