OptiFine is a mod for Minecraft, created by an independent developer known as "sp614x". It's designed to enhance graphic performance and add various customization options to the gaming experience. Its earliest versions date back to around 2012, … Read more
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5 Reasons Why Java is Still a Great Option for Full-Stack Development
Java for full-stack in 2023? The answer is yes. This language has been around for 25 years now, and despite the appearance of newer languages for full- stack development, you can still bet it will be a good choice. There are many reasons to choose … Read more
What is Message Modeling and Why is it Key for Communication in Java?
Message modeling is the structuring of information for transfer between applications. Modern software systems rely on effective data transfer between applications, modules, or processes. More than ever before, business and other systems are running … Read more
Which Programming Languages Will Rule 2023?
Some of them are the usual classics that have been leading the IT industry for years, but the list has also brought some surprises to the table. You'll find younger languages that are quickly gaining more popularity according to different rankings … Read more
Socket Programming in Java: How to Establish a Solid Computer Networking Protocol
Looking to get up to speed on Java socket programming? You’re not alone. Whether you’re planning to write game console applications or focusing on the benefits of implementing DevSecOps in your processes, knowing more about how sockets … Read more
Video Highlight: Back to the Future with Quarkus!
How did Quarkus bring Java back to being one of the key players in the cloud? "My job is to make you happy," says Developer Advocate Sébastien Blanc in this video where he dives deep into Quarkus and how it can help devs become "healthy cloud … Read more
Video: How to go From Monolith to Serverless With Java
What is the best architecture for tackling monoliths, microservices, containers, AWS lambdas (functions), and serverless computing? Which applications must be deployed in the cloud, and which is the best strategy for on-premises deployments? Which … Read more
Generating a Kubernetes Manifest with Dekorate the Easy Way
Why use Dekorate for a Kubernetes manifest? Well, the practice of deploying applications has seen a lot of changes in the relatively short time that computer systems have been part of our daily lives and business operations. One of the latest … Read more
8 Big Reasons Why Developers Should Learn Java
Table Of ContentsWhat is Java?Why learn Java? #01. Java is Popular#02. It’s Used for Everything#03. Stable#04. Beginner-friendly#05. The large community of users#06. Handy tools#07. Highly sought after in employeesStart learning today There are … Read more
7 Programming Languages You Need to Learn to Succeed as A Cloud Professional
By now, almost every company in the world has moved its operations to the cloud. Companies that have embraced cloud technology are on the lookout for cloud engineers and other experts. This has increased the demand for professionals who can … Read more
Draw a Search: Implementing Polygon-based Searches on Maps
If you take a look at mobile apps listing houses for sale, there are many that allow you to search within a map by drawing a shape around the area you are interested in. While such a feature allows users to customise their searches quickly and … Read more
Cloud-native, Containers-based development: Quarkus revamps Java
Explore Cloud Native ComputingOn March 3 2020, IBM held a conference to give developers insights into key technologies required to rapidly build secure applications that can be managed and optimized across multiple cloud providers.If you missed it, … Read more
Lazy Java
Introduction Laziness is one of the three great virtues of any programmer according to Larry Wall, author of the book Programming Perl. Consequently, it is no surprise that Mario Fusco, senior software engineer at Red Hat, highlighted the power of … Read more
How to Challenge Your Code with Property-Based Testing – Part 2
Property-based testing suggests a new way to test software, going beyond the example-based approach and stressing your code with random, realistic inputs. Follow this 3-issue mini serie about property-based testing and Kenny Baas and João Rosa speech … Read more
Tracing performance of backend services written on Java with Sleuth, Zipkin & ELK stack
Logging and monitoring make up a very important part of any “high-load” project nowadays. The goal of this article is to provide an overview of what can be achieved in order to organise efficient logging and tracing of modern web applications written … Read more
Free coding lessons tackling women’s “imposter syndrome” in tech
Anna Brailsford, CEO at Code First: Girls, is training an army of coding women to infiltrate the "boys' club" of tech.Coding the future: Anna Brailsford What is Code First: Girls? Code First: Girls is one of the largest communities of … Read more