Core Java
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Java static methods can be a code smell
Definition of code smell (from Wikipedia): “any symptom in the source code of a program that possibly indicates a deeper…
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GC overhead limit exceeded – Java Heap analysis
This post is the continuation of our original GC overhead limit exceeded problem patterns post. Proper Java Heap analysis is…
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Secure Password Storage – Don’ts, dos and a Java example
The importance of storing passwords securely As software developers, one of our most important responsibilities is the protection of our…
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Java High CPU troubleshooting guide – part 1
This article is part 1 of a series that will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how you can…
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The depths of Java: API leak exposed through covariance
Java can be very tricky some times, especially in API design. Let’s have a look at a very interesting showcase.…
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NetBeans Usability Tips
Java IDEs have come a long way since the days of JBuilder (though JBuilder seemed like a welcome advance at…
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The Visitor Pattern Re-visited
The visitor pattern is one of the most overrated and yet underestimated patterns in object-oriented design. Overrated, because it is…
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Maven Build Dependencies
Maven and Gradle users who are familiar with release and snapshot dependencies may not know about TeamCity snapshot dependencies or…
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Implementing the State Machine Pattern as a Stream Processor
In my last blog, I said that I really thought that some of the Gang Of Four (GOF) patterns were…
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