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July 14, 2016 14 Jul'16
MicroProfile streamlines Java EE for microservices

A new MicroProfile specification promises to simplify microservice development on Java EE. George Lawton explains why this is happening and how architects are reacting.
October 28, 2015 28 Oct'15
Seven tips to becoming a Java developer Zen master

At JavaOne 2015, Martijn Verburg presented a Zen-focused lesson on mastering the Java developer role.
October 26, 2015 26 Oct'15
News from JavaOne 2015

Get the latest updates from JavaOne 2015 as the conference is happening. This guide covers the highlights from this year's annual conference.
December 09, 2014 09 Dec'14
Java 8, Project Lambda brew up scalability, automation

The programming language’s new release gets help from nimble Project Lambda for easier and speedier development.

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In-memory data grid provider dives headfirst into Java

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Cache networks for better mobile application performance

Architects find they can improve mobile application performance by leveraging caching networks and new data synchronization protocols. Continue Reading
Where JMS 2.0 misses the mark

JMS 2.0 added significant ease-of-use and messaging features to the popular API. Bill Claybrook looks at what's new in JMS 2.0 and what's missing. Continue Reading

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How to move from Ruby to Java microservices architecture

Gilt, an online luxury marketplace, moved from a monolithic Ruby architecture to a more high-performance Java microservices architecture. Here are best practices. Continue Reading
Top five use cases for Java messaging

Java messaging supports messages with serialized Java objects and XML, and is used in many industries, from retail to finance and everything in between. Continue Reading
Understanding basic Java messaging concepts

We're moving into an age of increased application componentization and distribution of components, even in the cloud. Developers should look beyond JMS for Java messaging. Continue Reading

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Best practices for OSGi development in enterprise Java integration

From EclipseCon 2012, OSGi expert Timothy Ward explains how to tame the wilder side of OSGi development for enterprise Java applications. Continue Reading
Rethinking the conventional wisdom of data architecture

As the business world becomes more Web-connected enterprise architects should stay ahead of the game. Often, this means bucking the deep-set trends of conventional wisdom. Continue Reading