Jlink is Java 9's new command line tool. See how you can use it to create your own lightweight, customized JRE for a module-based Java application. Read all
A tutorial on how to create test parameterization to test the performance of your API using Spock, a framework for working with Java and Groovy (we use Groovy). Read all
Learn to use the Akka actor model to implement JVM-based microservices, including tips for refactoring old code and when to consider different architectures. Read all
Learn how to add user management and security to your Play Framework app using a combination of Okta, OpenID Connect, and pac4j's Play integration. Read all
The Strategy pattern is a classic GoF design pattern. This in-depth guide tackles when to use it, related topics like Dependency Injection, and sample uses. Read all
Learn about Spring Data Cassandra, which can bridge the gap between your Java code and Cassandra, allowing you to form records from objects and write queries. Read all
This guide to migrating work to use Project Jigsaw's modules uses a Spring-based project and tackles the exceptions and errors likely to appear along the way. Read all
This series on code smells continues with multi-responsibility methods, the problems they cause, and tips for refactoring them into better, more readable code. Read all
Bring AsciiDoctor to your Java code via Maven to help with your documentation. This guide walks through the steps, showcases extensions, and offers advice. Read all
Learn about the pros and cons of ZooKeeper as your configuration management backend with Spring Cloud Config. See if the functionality is worth the complexity. Read all
