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Smells in Java Code: Do You Recognize Them?

A look at ten common code smells, or code that violates design principles, in Java. Recognize any in your applications?

August 18, 2016

by Ganesh Samarthyam

· 54,368 Views · 37 Likes

How to Install the ELK Stack on Google Cloud Platform

In this article, I will guide you through the process of installing the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch 2.2.x, Logstash 2.2.x and Kibana 4.4.x) on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

August 18, 2016

by Daniel Berman

· 10,052 Views · 1 Like

Understanding the Java Memory Model and Garbage Collection

Are you cavalier with your data allocations? Don't worry, Java has a built-in recycling plant. It has strange places like (the Garden of) Eden. All of this is convenient and nicely explained. It also makes clear to C++ programmers why Java is never used in critical, real-time systems such as aerospace ;-)

August 18, 2016

by Siva Prasad Rao Janapati

· 247,564 Views · 91 Likes

How to Debug WebDriver JavascriptExecutor in Java

JavascriptExecutor requires us to learn JavaScript, use the Browser Console, and check our locator assumptions using FirePath.

August 18, 2016

by Alan Richardson

· 5,067 Views · 1 Like

How to Debug Chained WebDriver 'findElement' Methods in Java

Want to know how to debug a chained WebDriver findElement in Java? In short, split code across lines and breakpoint and use browser dev tools to test the locators used. Read on for more info.

August 17, 2016

by Alan Richardson

· 6,566 Views · 3 Likes

CloudFront Log Analysis Using the Logz.io ELK Stack

This article covers using ElasticSearch+LogStash+Kibana (ELK) as a service for working.

August 17, 2016

by Daniel Berman

· 6,067 Views · 2 Likes

Introduction to Visual Studio Code

Here is a promising tool for source code editing across platforms and multiple languages. It's loaded with features and a clean uncluttered interface. And it's free and open source!

August 17, 2016

by Mohamed Radwan

· 10,897 Views · 2 Likes

Connect to RabbitMQ From PHP Over AMQPS

Check out this step-by-step guide to put together the puzzle of deploying to a hosted RabbitMQ service.

August 16, 2016

by Lorna Mitchell

· 10,139 Views · 1 Like

Java Concurrency ReentrantLock

Why ReentrantLock is more flexible than synchronize block, and an example of how to use it.

August 16, 2016

by Shaamik Mitraa

· 17,183 Views · 22 Likes

The Most Popular Java Tools for Every Phase of Development

A look at the most popular tool in each phase of Java development. Are your favorites on the list?

August 15, 2016

by Mitch Pronschinske

· 39,013 Views · 98 Likes

Representing Null Values in a REST JSON Response

Null vs. undefined. See how one author chooses to represent null values when dealing with REST JSON responses.

August 14, 2016

by Ganesh Gembali

· 68,923 Views · 2 Likes

Build a Custom ODBC Driver in C/C++, Java, or C#

Are you struggling to find a driver for your amazing, unique application? Here's our quick guide for building a custom driver.

August 13, 2016

by Nishanth Kadiyala

· 11,511 Views · 7 Likes

Using JUnit 5 in IntelliJ IDEA

A detailed tutorial on how to run tests written for JUnit 5, without using Gradle or Maven libraries, using IntelliJ's latest update.

August 12, 2016

by Trisha Gee

· 21,349 Views · 9 Likes

Why Most Programmers Get Pagination Wrong

Lukas Eder tells us what is wrong with pagination on most sites, who actually gets it right, and how they do it.

August 12, 2016

by Lukas Eder

· 103,702 Views · 38 Likes

The Definitive Guide to Python Exceptions

In this post, we take an in-depth look at the inner working of Python exceptions and how to ensure you handle (and use) them effectively.

August 12, 2016

by Julien Danjou

· 9,714 Views · 4 Likes

Connascence of Meaning in Java

What is the connascence of meaning between two classes? Check out this example in Java to find out.

Updated August 11, 2016

by Sean O'Toole

· 14,950 Views · 13 Likes

Losing Control Over Our Digital Self When So Many Domains Take A Piece

We are all awash in domains. And attending to the mall sometimes seems like one of those spinning plate routines. Here are some thoughts on how to regain some sanity.

August 11, 2016

by Kin Lane

· 2,955 Views · 5 Likes