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JDBC vs ORM vs jOOQ: Choosing the Right Java Database Stack

Catherine Edelveis

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An Overview of JDK 26 Features
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Dmitry Chuyko

11

Discover ten new, enhanced, and removed features in the next feature release, JDK 26

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Java Performance Testing: Best Practices & Tools
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Catherine Edelveis

22

Discover how to conduct effective Java performance testing using proven methods, tools, and KPIs for cloud-native and Kubernetes environments.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Mutation Testing in Java
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Catherine Edelveis

21

Learn how mutation testing works in Java, why it’s essential for developers, and how tools like PIT can improve your test coverage and code quality.

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Java 24: What's New in JDK 24?
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Catherine Edelveis

35

Discover 24 new, enhanced, and removed features in the next feature release, JDK 24

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A guide to Java profiling: tools, techniques, best practices
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Catherine Edelveis

18

Discover Java profiling with JFR, VisualVM, Async Profiler, and more. Detailed setups and tips for production-ready applications.

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A Guide to Java Stream API
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Catherine Edelveis

23

Learn about Java Stream API and how to work with common operations.

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A guide to pattern matching for switch in Java 21
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Catherine Edelveis

18

Find out how to use pattern matching in new Java versions

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An overview of Java 23 features
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Dmitry Chuyko

13

Find out about new and enhanced functionality in JDK 23

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How to use CDS with Spring Boot applications
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Catherine Edelveis

22

Find out how to implement CDS into your Spring Boot project for startup and footprint reduction.

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How to use a Dockerfile linter
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Catherine Edelveis

13

Discover how to follow best practices of writing a Dockerfile with a linter

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A guide to using virtual threads with Spring Boot
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Catherine Edelveis

7

Discover how to implement virtual threads to your Spring Boot project and measure the performance improvement.

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An overview of JDK 22 features
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Dmitry Chuyko

15

Discover 12 new and enhanced features in the next feature release, JDK 22

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Spring Boot monitoring in Kubernetes with Prometheus and Grafana
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Catherine Edelveis

15

Master Spring Boot monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana in a Kubernetes cluster.

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How to use CRaC with Java applications
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Dmitry Chuyko

12

Discover a step-by-step tutorial on integrating CRaC with Java applications.

Announcements
BellSoft releases Liberica JDK LTS 17 and 21 with Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint (CRaC) for fast startup
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Aleksei Voitylov

5

Discover how to work with Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint to accelerate Java application startup.

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LTS JDK 21 features
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Dmitry Chuyko

17

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

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Guide to JVM memory configuration options
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Dmitry Chuyko

13

Discover useful JVM flags for memory consumption tuning

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How to choose Liberica JDK flavor
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Dmitry Chuyko

9

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

Shorts
Six articles to read over the long weekend
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Dmitry Chuyko

1

Java articles you will enjoy in 2023

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How to reduce the size of Docker container images
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Dmitry Chuyko

25

Learn how to reduce Docker image size with best practices. Optimize Dockerfile, use multi-stage builds, and tools like DockerSlim. Enhance performance and deployment times with expert tips.

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Why Java is the right choice for agile software development
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Dmitry Chuyko

12

Find out how Java promotes Agile software development

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Eight Java features you should start using now!
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Dmitry Chuyko

14

Discover not very well-know Java features that will boost your productivity

Shorts
Docker Hub OpenJDK images are officially deprecated
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Dmitry Chuyko

3

OpenJDK Docker Hub will not receive updates anymore

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