Separating localized resources from the source code where they are used is a well-known and approved design. Java's ResourceBundle class from the java.util package provides a straightforward way to ...

The open-source Web content management system, dotCMS, is now out with its 2.0 version. New features of the Java-based product include a customizable workflow engine, a scalable ElasticSearch, and the ...

I consider lengthy parameters lists in constructors and methods to be another “red flag” in Java development that may not necessarily be “wrong” in terms of logic and functionality, but often hint at ...

Worried about Apple’s recent deprecation of Java under OS X, ending Apple’s own line of custom Java packages? Don’t be: Apple and Oracle have just announced that they will be partnering to bring the ...

Yesterday, Apple quietly announced that they would cease future distribution of their own custom Java packages, concerning some Java developers. But no need to worry, Steve’s already already explained ...