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Invalid CEN header fixed in the latest JDK 11 and 17 updates

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Sergey Chernyshev

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Repetitive mistakes in Java code
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Tagir Valeev

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Learn what coding mistakes Java developers commonly stumble upon and how to avoid them

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BellSoft releases Alpaquita Containers for Spring Boot applications
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Discover the benefits of Alpaquita Containers for containerized Spring Boot workloads.

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U.S. and EU regulations are demanding a software bill of materials (SBOM)
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Aleksei Voitylov

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Find out about U.S. and EU regulations demanding a software bill of materials

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What is a software bill of materials (SBOM)
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Aleksei Voitylov

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Find out how SBOMs help to secure a software supply chain and what information they must contain

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BellSoft brings the performance of JVM 17 to JDK 11 with Liberica JDK Performance Edition
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Aleksei Voitylov

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Supercharge JDK 11 with JVM 17 without code changes using Liberica JDK Performance Edition

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Red Hat limits access to RHEL source code
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Alex Belokrylov

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Red Hat restricted access to RHEL source code leaving numerous developers in a tough situation

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LTS JDK 21 features
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Find out about new, improved, and deprecated features in LTS JDK 21

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Migration from Java 11 to Java 17
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Learn how to migrate from Java 11 to Java 17. Discover the key changes, new features, and tips to ensure a smooth upgrade for your enterprise applications.

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Migration from Java 8 to Java 17
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Learn how to migrate your Java 8 application to Java 17. Discover key changes, compatibility issues, and best practices for a smooth transition.

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Spring container size: Why it is important
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Find out how all teams will benefit from small Java containers

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GPLv2 + Classpath Exception: the intricacies of open-source licensing
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Find out why developers should know about the licensing of software they use

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Application cost reduction with Arm servers
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Find out about the capabilities of modern Arm processors and how your applications will benefit from them

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Best Oracle Java Alternatives in 2026: Comparison of OpenJDK Distributions
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Bob Booshehri

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Compare the best Oracle Java alternatives in 2026 — Liberica JDK, Temurin, Corretto, Azul Zulu, and more. Free, TCK-verified OpenJDK distributions reviewed side by side.

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Java celebrates 28 years of history
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Find out how Java manages to stay on top of the IT trends for almost 30 years

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How to use Alpaquita Linux images in Microsoft Azure
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Aleksei Voitylov

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Discover how to launch Azure instances with Alpaquita Linux

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Avoiding AWS Lambda cold starts
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Discover the reasons for AWS Lambda cold starts and tips on how to prevent or minimize them

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Guide to Linux package management
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Discover tips on effective package management in Linux

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Guide to JVM memory configuration options
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Discover useful JVM flags for memory consumption tuning

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How to deal with Alpine DNS issues
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Find out what causes DNS issues in Alpine Linux and how to eliminate or avoid them.

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How to choose Liberica JDK flavor
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Learn how to select a Liberica JDK configuration for your project.

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How to use Alpaquita Linux images in AWS
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Aleksei Voitylov

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Discover how to launch AWS instances with Alpaquita Linux

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Master Spring Boot 3 with GraalVM Native Image
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Find out how to solve common issues when migrating Spring Boot apps to Native Image

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Top-6 frameworks for Java microservices in 2023
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Dmitry Chuyko

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Discover the best framework for cloud-native Java microservices, all with their unique perks

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