Learning how to clearly define the role of an architect would benefit both IT companies and the Java workforce by establishing realistic expectations and job requirements. (1,000 words; May 9 ...

As the screen snapshot demonstrates, it’s only minimally valuable (similar to how Java objects’ default toString() implementations inherited from Java’s java.lang.Object are minimally valuable).

The 30th anniversary of Java, being celebrated this year, offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the remarkable changes ...

Ng, co-author of Implementing SOA using Java EE, explores the connections between Java and SOA and looks at both in the context of cloud computing in this interview.As director of engineering at Sun ...

This module explores the intersection of object-oriented (OO) design with software architecture, user experience (UX/UI), database integration, and API design. You will refine your ability to model ...

Java provides a way for the programmer to exercise control over memory management by marking certain objects as expendable via reference objects. Should an application’s memory requirements ...

The document is written assuming that the architecture of the computer is big endian, and so an x86 implementation needs to byte-swap every 512 bit block before it is processed.