esting is an integral part of any development process. JUnit, an open-source, regression-testing framework written by Erich Gamma and Kent Beck is a popular tool for building Java unit tests.
he changes to Java’s security implementation have made it more robust and introduced more programmatic hooks for developers to add to Java’s default security mechanisms. Oddly, even with the introduction
ccording to its Web site, Hibernate is a “powerful, ultra-high performance object/relational persistence and query service for Java.” And they’re not just blowing smoke. Hibernate is a key player in
ibernate has taken the IT world by surprise with its easy-to-use, high-performance, and sophisticated features for object-relational (OR) persistence. The most recent version of Hibernate (version 3, released on March
his article is the second of a two-part series discussing how to use service-oriented techniques to refactor a mainframe application into deployable Web services within a standard Java servlet framework.
evelopers aren’t issued crystal balls with their computers, which makes anticipating future changes to business rules or an application’s runtime environment challenging. Fortunately, what your code knows at compile time
ucene is one of the bright lights in the world of open source software: an industrial-strength package that many companies use for many diverse purposes. I have been using it
recently built a Web application with JavaServer Pages (JSP) and Servlets for a client. While testing the application, the client discovered a page that required her to press a button
f you aren’t already a DVR addict, someday you likely will be! Being able to turn on your TV, push a button, and get a menu of shows that you