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Issue 320 - Please Don't Yield A Lot
Java's Thread.yield() traditionally would cause a voluntary context switch. However, with virtual threads, it causes the thread to be unmounted from its carrier thread. This can greatly increase the user and system time for ALL the carrier threads. And there is no way to turn it off. Keep an eye out for yield in your thread dumps.Issue 319 - ArrayBlockingQueue: Weakly Consistent Iteration Powered by Weak References
Like many other concurrent collections, the ArrayBlockingQueue sports a weakly-consistent iterator. However, the ArrayBlockingQueue always has a maximum capacity, the length of the underlying array. In this newsletter we explore what happens to pending iterators when we wrap around the circular array.Issue 318 - Getting Rid of Unused Warnings with _
We sometimes are forced by the Java language to declare variables that we never use, attracting the ire of the javac compiler. Since Java 22 we have a way to declare these as "unnamed" by using an underscore.Issue 317 - Explicit vs Diagnostic GC
How many times have we seen programmers call System.gc() to "help the garbage collector"? Unfortunately far too often, with potentially terrible performance implications. In this newsletter we explore the explicit and the diagnostic GC and how we can force a GC, even if explicit GCs are disabled.Issue 316 - Code Before super() - JEP 447
Java 22 preview allows us to write code before the call to super(). There are restrictions. We are not allowed to refer to "this" in any way. We thus cannot set fields before calling the superclass constructor. But what if the superclass constructor calls our methods? In this newsletter we explore a workaround using ThreadLocals.Birthdays
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50% Keyboard Guide: Tiny Typists' Delight
Posted by Hugh Jack on June 19, 2024 at 10:15am 0 Comments 1 Like
Introduction to Compact Keyboards
Welcome to the world of compact keyboards! These small form factor keyboards are a game-changer when it comes to saving space and typing on the go. Whether you're a student, a professional, or a casual user, compact keyboards offer convenience and portability like never before.
What are Compact Keyboards?
Compact keyboards are smaller versions of traditional keyboards. They come in various…
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Posted by Michael Levin on December 1, 2023 at 3:48am 0 Comments 0 Likes
We have some exciting news to share with you. Otavio will be joining us to discuss the latest version of Camel in an exclusive presentation. Presentation Details: Speaker: Otavio Rodolfo Piske Topic:…
Posted by Michael Levin on September 2, 2023 at 9:21am 0 Comments 0 Likes
We have some exciting news to share with you. Otavio will be joining us to discuss the latest version of Camel in an exclusive presentation.
Presentation Details:
Speaker: Otavio Rodolfo Piske
Topic: Camel 4:What to Expect
Date: 07 September 2023
Time: 19:00 Ist Time
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Register URL : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/700456483197
Presentation…
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Posted by Maxwell Stone on September 1, 2023 at 11:34am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Pinterest has become a treasure trove of inspiration for millions of users around the world. Whether you're looking for recipe ideas, home decor inspiration, fashion tips, or DIY projects, Pinterest has it all. Among the countless pins and images that flood the platform, videos have emerged as an increasingly popular form of content. But what if you want to download Pinterest videos for offline viewing or to share with friends? In this article, we'll explore the world of Pinterest videos and…
ContinueNext OJUG and GatorJUG Meetings will be fabulous - Check out the Codetown Events
Watch for details on our upcoming meetings. OrlandoJUG meeting's fall on the 4th Thursday of every month, in case you want to mark your calendars. Stay tuned for details! GatorJUG meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
The details are posted in the CodeTown Events section. Please RSVP so we'll know how much pizza to order. Stay tuned! ...Mike
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Error trying to use Fragment
I am new to Android. I have been working thru some examples in a book called Head First Android Development. I entered a small program using fragments and get a Casting Error.cannot cast andoid.app.fragment to…Continue
Tags: Fragment
Started by Robert Sobol in Java Oct 10, 2017.
Fragment Syntax Problem
My name is Rob Sobol.I have been working through a book called Head First Android Development.I hit a syntax error in a simple exercise that uses one fragment. I have been trying to figure out the error for days. I am hoping some in the forum can…Continue
Tags: Fragments
Started by Robert Sobol in Java Oct 10, 2017.
Hadoop getting old?
An article just came out in InfoWorld about trends, which is always an interesting subject. Funny, they said Hadoop wasn't hot. Spark is. It's a good read. …Continue
Tags: codetown, infoworld, programming, hadoop, trends
Started by Michael Levin in Trends Apr 10, 2017.
What's functional programming, anyway?
Can you believe people are still trying to come up with a good definition or explanation of what functional programming is? Paul Krill is a journalist with InfoWorld. Here's an article he just wrote: …Continue
Tags: functions., codetown, lambdas, clojure, programming
Started by Michael Levin in Functional Programming Feb 21, 2016.
Santafe College 2 Replies
Santafe just added a new BAS bachelor's program of study. 5651 ProgrammingContinue
Started by Dan Lackey in Dynamic Languages. Last reply by Michael Levin Feb 15, 2016.
The advantages of a RESTfull web-based API 5 Replies
I need to get a better handle on the advantages of a RESTful web-based API. People tell me they scale better than other methods, but I don't see how they reduce database access or have any other feature that helps handle large amounts of traffic.…Continue
Tags: API', 'web-based, RESTful
Started by Kevin Neelands in Dynamic Languages. Last reply by Kevin Neelands Oct 25, 2015.
Using SQL with Node,.js 1 Reply
All the tutorials and books for node.js seem to use Mongo as the database. I am not sold on 'document' databases and would like to know how difficult it is to use any version for plain old tried-and-true SQL with Node.js.Does anybody have any…Continue
Tags: 'document, databases', SQL, node, node.js
Started by Kevin Neelands in Dynamic Languages. Last reply by Lou Caudell Nov 10, 2015.
Storing Sensitive Data ( like SSNs ) 1 Reply
We might have to store Social Security Numbers. We REALLY don't want to do this in our own database, we'd like some external 'vault' service that stores them encrypted and getting to them is difficult. Does anyone have any ideas along these lines?Continue
Started by Kevin Neelands in Java. Last reply by Michael Levin May 7, 2014.
Oracle Embedded MOOC w/ Raspberry PI 1 Reply
If your interested in playing with Java on Raspberry PI - another round of the "Oracle Massive Open Online Course: Develop Java Embedded Applications Using a Raspberry Pi" is starting May 19th. You can find more details and…Continue
Tags: RaspberryPi, embedded, java
Started by Chris Schaefer in Java. Last reply by Michael Levin Apr 10, 2014.
Documentation standards or guidelines? 1 Reply
Does anyone care to share their suggestions for documentation?I'm asking because I recently had to change a program I wrote more than five years ago. I'd always thought that I've done a good job of documentation. But going through it was difficult.…Continue
Tags: Problems @ 2:00 AM, Maintenance, Documentation
Started by Miek in Java. Last reply by Adam Davis Apr 11, 2014.
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By Artenisa ChatziouMajor LLMs Have the Capability to Pursue Hidden Goals, Researchers Find
Researchers at AI safety firm Apollo Research found that AI agents may covertly pursue misaligned goals and hide their true objectives. Known as in-context scheming, this behavior does not seem to be accidental as LLMs explicitly reason about deceptive strategies and consider them a viable strategy.
By Sergio De SimonePodcast: Techniques for Improving Communication and Connection in Technical and Social Settings
In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Geoffrey Huck about how software engineers can improve their communication skills, particularly with non-technical colleagues, by actively seeking feedback, using analogies and stories to explain technical concepts and varying their speaking style to keep audiences engaged.
By Geoffrey HuckMicrosoft Research Introduces AIOpsLab: a Framework for AI-Driven Cloud Operations
Microsoft Research unveiled AIOpsLab, an open-source framework designed to advance the development and evaluation of AI agents for cloud operations. The tool provides a standardized and scalable platform to address challenges in fault diagnosis, incident mitigation, and system reliability within complex cloud environments.
By Robert KrzaczyńskiWhy Software Developers Need to Build Their Personal Brand
Growing your personal brand can improve your credibility, give you greater impact, and lead to better opportunities, Pablo Fredrikson said at QCon San Francisco. As a staff plus engineer, helping others solve problems creates value for the company. His advice is to find out what you are passionate about, learn more about it, get better at it, and share it, to build your personal brand over time.
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