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Java Command-Line Interfaces (Part 29): Do It Yourself

With the multitude of CLI parsing libraries available for Java, is it at all worthwhile to write your own? Sometimes. Here's one dev's thoughts on good old DIY solutions.

November 6, 2017

by Dustin Marx

· 25,750 Views · 1 Like

An Introduction to Node.js (Part 1)

Looking to learn Node.js? In Part 1 of this two-part series, we cover the basics and show you how to handle event loops. Read on!

October 26, 2017

by Justin Albano

CORE

· 23,392 Views · 56 Likes

RED Method for Prometheus - 3 Key Metrics for Microservices Monitoring

We take a look at how to use this open source platform to monitor and test the performance of your 'as a Service' software using Google's RED method.

October 25, 2017

by Anita Buehrle

· 8,482 Views · 4 Likes

Learning Neural Networks Using Java Libraries

Learn about the evolution of neural networks and get a summary of popular Java neural network libraries in this short guide to implementing neural networks from scratch.

October 22, 2017

by Daniela Kolarova

CORE

· 22,103 Views · 20 Likes

JMeter vs. Locust: What to Use When

This article compares and contrasts Apache JMeter and Locust, two of the most well-known and popular performance testing tools.

October 22, 2017

by Yuri Bushnev

· 26,929 Views · 7 Likes

Trust Your Pipeline: Automatically Testing an End-to-End Java Application

See how the Agile testing quadrants and the Test Pyramid show the ways different types of automated software testing interact to enable continuous delivery.

October 20, 2017

by Elias Nogueira

· 14,524 Views · 12 Likes

An Introduction to Caching: How and Why We Do It

When it comes to caching, what was once a nice-to-have it now a must-have. Check out this detailed article to learn everything you need to know about caching!

October 19, 2017

by Arun Tawara

· 170,304 Views · 47 Likes

Adding and Working With JAR Files in Your Local Maven Setup

In this post, we take a look at a few different ways you can work with an external local dependency within your local Maven setup.

October 18, 2017

by Alan Richardson

· 161,446 Views · 17 Likes

TensorFlow for Real-World Applications

TensorFlow and deep learning are things that corporations must now embrace. The coming flood of audio, video, and image data and their applications are key to success.

October 17, 2017

by Tim Spann

CORE

· 31,949 Views · 10 Likes

Data Visualization Using Apache Zeppelin

Apache Zeppelin — an open-source data analytics and visualization platform — helps us analyze the data to gain insight and to improve and enhance business decisions.

October 17, 2017

by Kunal Nagar

· 32,103 Views · 2 Likes

5 Reasons You Should Use OpenAPI/Swagger for Your APIs

Why should you be using OpenAPI in your next API project? Let's discuss five reasons it will help you with coding, documentation, and more.

October 12, 2017

by Lukas Rosenstock

· 13,962 Views · 3 Likes

Using Varnish for Streaming Live and VoD Media

When it comes to streaming media, a proxy solution can be of big benefit. But there are often a lot of questions around what can and cannot be done. Read on for some FAQs about how Varnish can be used in this scenario.

October 10, 2017

by Pål Hermunn Johansen

· 5,154 Views · 1 Like

Are You Building Microservices or Microliths?

Three keys to know for microservices: 1) independent deployment; 2) your own schema; and, 3) accessing data through APIs.

October 9, 2017

by Tom Smith

CORE

· 17,337 Views · 9 Likes

How to Check Open Source Code for Vulnerabilities

As open source code becomes a greater part of the foundation of the tech we use every day, it's important that developers know how to check it for security vulnerabilities.

October 3, 2017

by Caleb Fenton

· 24,672 Views · 7 Likes

Benchmarking Google Cloud Spanner, CockroachDB, and NuoDB

Take a deep dive into three elastic SQL databases, all of which are pretty promising options that meet the needs of the modern data center.

September 28, 2017

by Boris Bulanov

· 10,544 Views · 4 Likes

How Did MongoDB Get Its Name?

Maybe you use MongoDB daily — but do you even know where the name 'MongoDB' came from? Take a break and learn how your favorite database got its name.

September 27, 2017

by Brian Wheeler

· 5,564 Views · 1 Like

Top 12 AI Tools, Libraries, and Platforms

If you're looking to start an AI project but don't know where to start, check out this article. We've listed the top 12 AI tools, libraries, and platforms, what they are typically used for, what pros and cons they come with, and more!

September 27, 2017

by Sarah Davis

· 37,135 Views · 10 Likes

52 Cloud Terms You Need to Know

Think you know everything about the cloud? Well, check out this list of terms, phrases, tools, and providers to make sure you're on top of your cloud game.

September 20, 2017

by Mike Gates

· 18,489 Views · 11 Likes

Hamcrest vs. AssertJ

Let's compare two of the most popular open Java assertion frameworks out there—Hamcrest and AssertJ—to see what they offer.

September 20, 2017

by Yuri Bushnev

· 36,664 Views · 13 Likes

The Need for Speed: Access Existing Data 1,000x Faster

Learn how you can speed up your analytics database applications by a factor of 1,000 by using standard Java 8 streams and Speedment's In-JVM-Memory accelerator.

September 15, 2017

by Per-Åke Minborg

· 7,849 Views · 7 Likes

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