Controlling a LED Strip with Pi4J and JBang
The Raspberry Pi, Pi4J and JBang are a perfect combination to experiment with electronics. Find out more here!
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Gossips: An Event-Bus in a Chatty Neighbourhood
Using Metaphorical Programming to create an Event-Bus, a global pub-sub component to enable cross-component communication.
Java Profiling Overview
When I ask Java devs whether they profile, the answer is usually "no". A reason is the lack of info and knowledge for everyday developers.
Geo-routing with Apache APISIX
Geo-routing is a requirement for successful apps and businesses. Apache APISIX doesn't provide it out-of-the-box...
When Breakpoints Don't Break
Tracepoints, also known as Logpoints, are gaining name recognition. But some still don't know about the non-breaking breakpoints family.
High-Performance Java Serialisation to Different Formats
Learn the basics of serialization in an article that discusses some of the key advantages of the open source Chronicle Wire.
8,588 viewsAm I Testing the Right Way?
What can or should be considered the right size of a unit with regard to what is tested in isolation? Two unit-testing approaches explained!
Resolving Git Merge Conflicts in IntelliJ IDEA
At some point in your career, probably many points, you'll have to resolve merge conflicts. Learn how on Foojay.io!
Best Practices for Managing Java Dependencies
Knowing how to select, update, and remove Java dependencies from our application is essential for security.
Migrating Monoliths to Microservices in Practice
Not another "break down the monolith" article, this article is about making the applicable decisions, measuring, and verifying the results!