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Java performance programming: Read the whole series! Part 1. Learn how to reduce program overhead and improve performance by controlling object creation and garbage collection Part 2. Reduce overhead ...

This series of articles introduces Contexts and Dependency Injection for Java EE (CDI), a key part of the soon to be finalized Java EE 6 platform. Standardized via JSR 299, CDI is the de-facto API for ...

Whether you’re completely new to programming or a seasoned veteran, Java is one invaluable tool to add to your arsenal. It’s one of the world’s most popular programming languages, powering everything ...

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Every programming language comes with a learning curve, but Java shares many similarities with C, C++ and JavaScript. Anyone with experience in any of those languages will pick up Java syntax quickly.