Java 11 LTS: What's New and Should You Upgrade?
Exploring Java 11 LTS features and deciding whether to upgrade from Java 8.
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Java 10's var Keyword: Finally, Type Inference
Exploring Java 10's new var keyword for local variable type inference and when to use it.
Java 9 Modules: Do We Really Need This?
Exploring Java 9's new module system (Project Jigsaw) and whether it solves real problems or adds unnecessary complexity.
Setting Up Jenkins Pipeline for a Java Project
A practical guide to setting up Jenkins Pipeline (formerly Workflow) for continuous integration of Java applications.
Debugging a Production Java Memory Leak at 2 AM
War story: How I tracked down and fixed a memory leak in production using heap dumps and MAT.
Java 8 Streams: The Gotchas Nobody Tells You About
Lessons learned from using Java 8 Streams in production code - the good, the bad, and the confusing.