Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Note: The original 1995 white paper on Java’s 7 benefits actually said that “Java is interpreted ...

Astronomers have discovered a strange new object in our Milky Way. An international team reported Wednesday that this celestial object — perhaps a star, pair of stars or something else entirely — is ...

Have you ever wondered how to open a JSON file? Probably not. However, for those who do, chances are you’ve tried everything under the sun but still cannot find a way to gain access to the data inside ...

Copying objects is a common Java programming operation that has one serious trap. Here's how to avoid copying from an object reference and only copy the instance and values you want. Copying objects ...

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A look at some of the best database and RDBMS tools for Java software developers. Learn more about Java and database programming. Java developers often rely on specific database tools to efficiently ...

Originally from Seattle, Washington, Madison now lives in The Netherlands with her husband and their terrier Hyperion. When not doing freelance writing, Madison loves playing video games, crafting, ...