Jun
17,
2019
Java 12 Tutorial: How the new switch expressions work
The switch case expressions in Java go back pretty much to the beginnings of the programming language. It was basically a compromise in language design to make it easier for C++ developers to switch to Java. Relics like break and fall-through were not very intuitive and caused a lot of...
May
27,
2019
Tune your Java Garbage Collector
Developers take advantage of the JVM argument -XX:+UseGCLogFileRotation to rotate GC log files. However, this approach has few challenges. In this article, JAX London speaker Ram Lakshmanan has some recommendations on how to deal with those issues.
Sep
4,
2018
Running outdated Java is risky
Find out why GraalVM is one of the most important innovations in Java space. In this interview, Eberhard Wolff talks about the building anticipation for Java 11.
Sep
4,
2018
Architecture is an integral part of the software development cycle
Discover the do’s and don’ts of software architecture in this interview with JAX London speaker Michiel Rook.
Sep
4,
2018
Nobody wants Java 8 to be our Python 2
The developer world is fast and constantly changing. Find out what Quentin Adam has to say about keeping up with the new Java cycle and why the language’s future has never looked brighter.
Sep
3,
2018
Reactive Programming in Java EE Tutorial
When do reactive streams in Enterprise Java make sense? In this article, Arne Limburg explores the fundamentals of reactive streams in Enterprise Java and goes over how it can be useful for developers.
Sep
3,
2018
Java 11: nice refinements, but no killer feature
How difficult is it to upgrade? Martin Thompson shares some of his thoughts about the importance of library support, his favorite Java 11 feature, and his feelings on ZGC.
Aug
31,
2018
Releasing software early and often results in better software
Will Java 11’s release finally force people to upgrade from Java 8? Josh Long answers this question and more in this interview that’s all about Java.
Aug
29,
2018
Architecture with a purpose
What does serverless bring to the table? We interviewed Vinita Rathi about software architecture and the top trends.
Aug
28,
2018
Java 11 will act as a filter
Lukas Eder discusses what he looks forward to in Java 11 and dispels some myths about the new release cycle. See what Eder feels about the controversial Nashorn depreciation.