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There are many types of errors that could be encountered while developing Java software, from, but most are avoidable. We’ve rounded up 50 of the most common Java software errors, complete with code examples and tutorials to help you work around common coding problems. No worries, no SPAM. Opt-out anytime. For more tips and tricks for coding better Java programs, …
Log4j2 is the updated version of the popular and influential log4j library, used extensively throughout the Java ecosystem for so many years. Version 2.x keeps all the logging features of its predecessor and builds on that foundation with some significant improvements, especially in the area of performance. No worries, no SPAM. Opt-out anytime. And of course, given how instrumental logging …
Java remains one of the most popular programming languages in 2017, landing second only to JavaScript among the languages developers use most. Developers for this popular language are in high demand, as well, requiring a diverse skillset including communication, in-depth knowledge of the ecosystem, and of course an understanding of the language so deep they could code in their sleep. …
Microservices are increasingly used in the development world as developers work to create larger, more complex applications that are better developed and managed as a combination of smaller services that work cohesively together for larger, application-wide functionality. Tools such as Service Fabric are rising to meet the need to think about and build apps using a piece-by-piece methodology that is, frankly, …
DevOps sees the coming together of practices, philosophies, and tools that allow you to create services and applications very quickly. This means that you can improve on your apps and evolve them at a much faster rate than those developers who are using traditional software development processes. We’ve talked about DevOps, in general, a great deal, but today, we’re going …
Code Coverage is a measurement of how many lines, statements, or blocks of your code are tested using your suite of automated tests. It’s an essential metric to understand the quality of your QA efforts. Code coverage shows you how much of your application is not covered by automated tests and is therefore vulnerable to defects. Code coverage is typically …
Logging runtime information in your Java application is critically useful for understanding the behavior of any app, especially in cases when you encounter unexpected scenarios, errors or just need track certain application events. No worries, no SPAM. Opt-out anytime. In a real-world production environment, you usually don’t have the luxury of debugging. And so, logging files can be the only …
The Spring Ecosystem There are a two stable, mature stacks for building web applications in the Java ecosystem, and considering the popularity and strong adoption, the Spring Framework is certainly the primary solution. No worries, no SPAM. Opt-out anytime. Spring offers a quite powerful way to build a web app, with support for dependency injection, transaction management, polyglot persistence, application security, first-hand …
For our most recent BuildBetter publication, we created an ultimate Comprehensive Java Developer’s Resource Guide. Not only does this feature awesome tools that help Java devs develop, monitor performance, find errors, and distribute messages, it also includes other Java Developer-related content – namely Java Developer Twitter . No worries, no SPAM. Opt-out anytime. We love Twitter – seriously, it’s our …
Tools make our lives easier – as humans, we’ve used tools to improve processes since the beginning of time. At BuildBetter, one of our highest priorities is to make dev’s lives easier. We’re developers ourselves, so we know that tools are an absolute necessity to get the job done as efficiently as possible with as few bugs as possible. That’s …
At Stackify, we battle our fair share of code performance problems too, including issues surrounding Java garbage collection. In this post, we’ll take a look at Java garbage collection, how it works, and why it matters. No worries, no SPAM. Opt-out anytime. A Definition of Java Garbage Collection Java garbage collection is the process by which Java programs perform automatic …
Java is one of many programming languages and technologies supported by Stackify’s leading tools, Retrace and Prefix. Because at Stackify we aim to help developers become better developers, we’re taking a look at some of the foundational concepts in the Java programming language. Read on for a primer on OOPs concepts in Java. No worries, no SPAM. Opt-out anytime. Definition …
If you’ve spent any time in the development world, you’re well aware that there are hordes of programming languages. It’s impossible to be an expert in every programming language in existence, but it’s also hard to determine where your time is best spent in terms of acquiring new skills. No worries, no SPAM. Opt-out anytime. You may ask yourself, “What are …
Logging: We Should be Doing This Better by Now! What do I mean? There are lots of Java logging frameworks and libraries out there, and most developers use one or more of them every day. Two of the most common examples for Java developers are log4j and logback. They are simple and easy to use and work great for developers. …
Performance Tools for Java Keeping track of your application’s performance is an ongoing task, so it is important to have the right tools. What works in development might not be quite as helpful in a production environment. Here, I will go over some great tools and the best time to use them. The goal is to help you make reliable …
Debugging performance issues in production can be a pain and in some cases impossible without the right tools. Java profilers have been around forever, but the profilers most developers think about are only one type. No worries, no SPAM. Opt-out anytime. Let’s dive into the 3 different kinds of Java profilers: Standard JVM Profilers that track every detail of the …
I’ve used a number of Java open source libraries over the years in a variety of projects. Java developers are lucky to have a long list of community libraries to pull from. Here are a few standouts that have made their way into virtually all of my new development. These were chosen because they have clean interfaces, provide significant value, …
One of my first tasks on the marketing team was to create an intro video for a User Group in New York. I had never heard of a user group prior to working at Stackify. As far as User Groups were concerned, there were 2 things I knew when I started. First, Stackify develops products to help developers be better developers. Second, …
