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Java books for any libraryWhat books should be on the bookshelf of EVERY Java programmer, no matter what specific technologies they are working on?The two that come… Started by David Moskowitz |
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Feb 8, 2019 Reply by sneha gulati |
Error trying to use FragmentI am new to Android. I have been working thru some examples in a book called Head First Android Development. I entered a small program u… Started by Robert Sobol |
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Fragment Syntax ProblemMy 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… Started by Robert Sobol |
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Want a Job?Hi, Not sure if this is the appropriate place to post this sort of things (forgive me if its not). My company (really nice company btw) i… Started by Saad Laassel |
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Oct 15, 2014 Reply by Theresa Wizorek-MacIntyre |
Storing Sensitive Data ( like SSNs )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' servi… Started by Kevin Neelands |
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May 7, 2014 Reply by Michael Levin |
Documentation standards or guidelines?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… Started by Miek |
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Apr 11, 2014 Reply by Adam Davis |
Oracle Embedded MOOC w/ Raspberry PIIf your interested in playing with Java on Raspberry PI - another round of the "Oracle Massive Open Online Course: Develop Java Embedded Ap… Started by Chris Schaefer |
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Apr 10, 2014 Reply by Michael Levin |
JavaFX and Netbeans IDEIs there any knowledge on the horizon on integrating JavaFX into Netbeans in the same way Swing is integrated into it? Currently, as I k… Started by Mike Bivins |
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Gainesville Events - web and android appHey guys checkout my new android app for social events in Gainesville http://goo.gl/qF5sT - the web app built in grails http://goo.gl/bQH… Started by Nemanja Nesic - NEM- |
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Dec 9, 2012 Reply by Michael Levin |
Another question on refactoring my NetBeans generated GUI codeHello all: It has been a few months since my last question. Had a lot of other projects taking up my time, but I am back to fighting with… Started by Paul Stearns |
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Digital sovereignty is about maintaining control of critical systems by limiting reliance on any single vendor. Open standards and portable architectures reduce lock‑in and keep migration options open, even when providers change pricing, licensing, or viability. Full independence is impossible, but disciplined design and clear guardrails strengthen resilience.
By Jakob Beckmann
At QCon London 2026, James Hall discussed running AI workloads directly in browsers, highlighting local processing benefits such as enhanced privacy, reduced latency and cost. He examined technologies like Transformers.js and WebGPU, illustrated practical applications, and provided guidelines for browser-based AI implementation, emphasizing appropriate use cases and evaluation principles.
By Daniel Curtis
Netflix engineers built Graph Abstraction, a high-throughput platform managing 650 TB of graph data with millisecond latency. Supporting services from Netflix Gaming’s social graphs to operational topology graphs, it maintains global availability via asynchronous replication. This article covers its architecture, caching, and traversal design for high-scale performance.
By Leela Kumili
Anurag Kale discusses the transition from centralized data bottlenecks to a decentralized Data Mesh architecture at Horse Powertrain. He explains the four pillars - domain ownership, data as a product, self-serve platforms, and federated governance - to empower autonomous teams. Learn how to apply DDD and platform engineering to scale analytical value and align data strategy with business goals.
By Anurag Kale
This week's Java roundup for March 16th, 2026, features news highlighting: the GA release of JDK 26; LibericaJDK 26; the March 2026 edition of the Payara Platform; the first milestone release of GlassFish 9.0; a point release of Micronaut; and introducing ClawRunr, a new Java-based personal AI assistant created by JobRunr.
By Michael Redlich
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