How to Choose a Cache: Capabilities
Like in many design decisions, a cache is a trade-off. Caching is a trade-off where you accept stale data to have them available/fast.
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Java Thread Programming (Part 4)
We need to be very careful when using the "volatile" keyword, and we should use it only where it’s required, and definitely not everywhere.
Discussion: The State of Java 2021
A discussion with some great folks in the Java world about the highlights of the Snyk Java Ecosystem report and current developments in …
1.0 Release of Language Support for Java on Visual Studio Code
We are excited to announce the 1.0 release of Language Support for Java™ by Red Hat on Visual Studio Code.
Git Archeology: Removing the Sands of Time from Code
How to use Git to carefully remove layer by layer of sand and dirt that has been swept over the code changes over time to unearth them!
Understanding Apache Maven (Part 5): Dependencies in Maven
In this, part 5 of the series on Apache Maven, a walkthrough of the topic of Apache Maven dependencies is covered!
Java Thread Programming (Part 3)
Tip: We can only ask the Java thread to execute a piece of code, but we cannot guarantee the execution order of multiple threads!
PSA: The Risks of Remote JDWP Debugging: It's Like a Wide Open Door
Java Debug Wire Protocol (a.k.a. JDWP) was designed for testing internally. Opening it to production is a HUGE security and stability …
5,330 viewsFoojay Podcast #4: Why Are There So Many JDKs?
In this podcast, we explore the topic of why there are so many JDKs, how are they the same, and how they are different!
On Reassessing TestNG vs. Junit
Given that the JUnit ecosystem is much more developed, I think I'll switch to JUnit for new projects and reassess again in a few years.