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Searching JARs for String (Linux)

Java 101: Java concurrency without the pain, Part 2

Locking, atomic variables, Fork/Join, and what to expect in Java 8

Whiskered Node views

Why Amazon Appstore’s support of HTML5 matters

Sometimes TDD requires a hammer

How to roll your own VPN

With free open source OpenVPN and a low-cost VPS, you can have a secure connection from any location

Open source Java projects: Vert.x

Enterprise messaging and integration with Vert.x

Swipe gestures in jQuery Mobile apps

More on the Programming Tests Saga

DataStax CEO: Let’s clear the air about NoSQL and ACID

Don't let FUD about ACID stand in the way of exploring NoSQL alternatives

Introducing Android migrations

Groovy Sql and Oracle ‘Invalid column index’ SQLException

Escaping XML with Groovy 2.1

Enhanced Groovy-based JAR/Manifest Diff Tool

MongoDB pro tip: field projections

Comparing Manifest Files with Groovy

Programming Tests

Comparing JARs with Groovy

Sampling Redis keys for memory consumption

Mobile for the masses: Words and gestures with Overheard Word

Android tip: ListView becomes black when scrolling

MongoDB primary keys are your friend

Common Red Flags in Java Development

Forrester: PaaS makes developers happy

Study says PaaS potentially one of the most important cloud-based services

Lickety-split custom validations in Rails

Oracle restores Java time zone update tool

TZUpdater is used for international daylight saving time changes

Backgrounding tasks in Heroku with Delayed Job

Backgrounding tasks in Heroku with Delayed Job

MongoDB to CSV

MongoDB to CSV

3 ways to import and export a MySQL database

Nobody ever really wants to move a database, but it is a frequent necessity. Here are the most common options and when to use each one

The Pain of Broken Subprocess Management on JDK

Get real, Bill — we do need more H-1Bs for tech workers

Until we address underlying causes of developer shortage, we'll need all possible H-1B visas to keep the industry going

Book Review: Learning JavaScriptMVC

Java Happenings in May 2013

Callbacks in Appcelerator Titanium modules

Callbacks in Appcelerator Titanium modules

Mobile for the Masses: Activities and icons in your Android application lifecycle

Mobile for the Masses: Activities and icons in your Android application lifecycle

Java developer says he built, launched basic open source office suite in 30 days

Using multiple open source Java libraries was key to rapid development

Google positions Gradle as the build system of choice for Android

New Android SDK plug-in supports developers using Gradle for Android builds

ElasticSearch on EC2 in less than 60 seconds

ElasticSearch on EC2 in less than 60 seconds

$200K for a computer science degree? Or these free online classes?

Online curriculum for self-taught developers

Mobile-isticly optimized in 10 seconds

Mobile-isticly optimized in 10 seconds

The democratization of search

The democratization of search