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Breaking down the cornerstone components of OOP

By Kerry Doyle 22 Jun 2023

Object-oriented programming changed the game for those working on complex software systems. But what are the key elements that define this prominent approach to development? Read More

Java double vs float: What's the difference?

By Cameron McKenzie 02 Mar 2023

What's the difference between double vs float data types? In this quick tutorial we show how float and double Java types differ, along with guidance on how to choose one over the other. Read More

How to fix high Java CPU usage problems

By Cameron McKenzie 27 Jan 2021

The root cause of high Java CPU usage is not always simple to diagnose. Let's go over some common misdirections and review what often causes the problem under the hood. Read More

Why learning Scala, JavaScript and Ruby will make you a better Java developer

By Cameron McKenzie 13 Jan 2016

Obviously a JVM stack developer is going to know Java. But in this world of polyglot programming, knowing a bit of JavaScript, Ruby and Scala as well is a must. In fact, it might even make you a better Java ... Read More

The benefits and drawbacks of Java's fail-safe iterators

18 Aug 2021

Iterators in Java are a simple mechanism to help developers avoid runtime exceptions. Let's explore the difference between fail-fast and fail-safe iterators. Read More

Java 20 Project Loom updates set stage for Java LTS

By Beth Pariseau 22 Mar 2023

Java 20 reincubates two Project Loom scalability features, making them prime candidates to become standard in September's Java LTS. Read More

How do I install Java?

By Cameron McKenzie 10 Jun 2022

To install Java the right way, there are a few things to know. Just sort out the perquisites and you'll be able to install Java and the JDK in no time flat. Read More

Introduction to Solidity: Build an Ethereum smart contract

By Bob Reselman 27 Jun 2023

This introduction to Solidity tutorial walks you through a real-world example that flexes the power of this programming language: building a Solidity smart contract. Read More

Interpreted vs. compiled languages: What's the difference?

By Cameron McKenzie 15 Apr 2021

Learn the difference between compiled languages like Go and interpreted ones like Java. One language is platform agnostic. The other can run a bit faster. Read More

Recursion vs Iteration: What's the difference?

By Cameron McKenzie 30 Mar 2021

This Java recursion tutorial shows you how to create a recursive Java factorial function and compares these methods to iterative ones. Read More