In this edition of Open source Java projects I will help you get started with GitHub. First I’ll provide an overview of the platform, then introduce some Git basics, including command-line ...

In this installment of the Open source Java projects series, I’ll introduce you to Tim’s Wizard project. I’ll start by showing you how to obtain Wizard’s library and documentation, as well ...

One reason relatively few projects use Java has been the real or perceived lack of quality, free implementations of Java. Two free Java implementations, however, have been around since the early days ...

When the dynamic web project wizard appears, name the project restful-java, choose Apache Tomcat 8.5 as the target runtime (even though we are using TomEE Plus, not Tomcat), specify 3.1 as the dynamic ...

Which is better for your next Java GUI project: Java Swing vs. JavaFX? This tip explores their history and capabilities to help you choose the right one.

Java is a programming language that allows developers to write once and deploy everywhere -– from high-end gaming desktops to smartphones. Its OS-agnostic and widespread nature is one of its ...

In Java 24, Project Leyden’s JEP 483, "Ahead-of-Time Class Loading & Linking", starts Java applications like Spring PetClinic up to 40% faster without code changes or new application constraints ...

The Netbeans Java environment lets you create a connection to a database and retrieve records from the database to display in your Java forms. You can also add records to the tables using the ...

In a video, Nicolai Parlog presents the plans for JDK projects in 2025, including Babylon, Loom and Leyden, and provides insights into upcoming developments.