Top 10 Articles in the Java Zone: January 2021

Introduction

We get so many great articles here at DZone that it can sometimes be difficult to know where to find them, so we decided to compile them for you! We dug into Google analytics to find the top 10 most popular Java articles in January. Let's get started!

10. Java Getter and Setter: Basics, Common Mistakes, and Best Practices

What are getters and setters? This article aims to cover the basics as well as the best practices of getter and setter methods in Java.

Learn more about getters and setters.

9. How to Use Profiles in Spring Boot

What are profiles? In this post, learn about how to use and maintain profiles in your Spring Boot application.

Learn more about profiles.

8. Java 8 Comparator: How to Sort a List

Want to sort your Lists? Look no further. Check out the variety of ways you can get your Lists just the way you want them.

See examples on how to sort a List in Java 8.

7. Java Thread Tutorial: Creating Threads and Multithreading in Java

This article will introduce you to all the Java Thread concepts many people find tricky or difficult to understand. 

See how to create threads and explore multithreading.

6. Design Patterns: The Builder Pattern

This look at the builder pattern takes complexity, verbosity, and clarity into consideration when implementing this classic Gang of Four design.

Read more about the builder pattern.

5. Random Number Generation in Java

Need some randomness in your numbers? Check out a few different techniques you can avail yourself of to create random (or mostly random) numbers in Java.

Learn more about random number generation.

4. Java 8 Map, Filter, and Collect Examples

In this article, see how to use the Map and Filter functions in Java 8 to transform and filter elements of objects.

Understand how to use the map and filter functions.

3. When to Use Abstract Class and Interface

Learn the differences between abstract class and interface, and see when it would be more helpful to use one or the other in different situations.

Read more about using abstract class and interface.

2. Top 10 Spring Boot Interview Questions

Have a Spring Boot interview coming up? Prepare yourself by going over these questions and answers so you have a better chance of landing the job!

Get ready for your next Spring Boot interview.

1. Java String Format Examples

Always forgetting the Java String formatting specifiers? Or maybe you never took the time to learn. Here's a reference of the various flags you can use.

Explore some Java string format examples.

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