Java Web Services: Getting Started
March 9, 2010 by Frank Salinas · Leave a Comment
When it came time for me to tackle my first web service implementation I ran into a lot of problems. Here I will write a series of articles to address the questions and problems I encountered in hopes of helping you get started in developing web services faster than I did. The following example will show you how to create a web service using JAX-WS and packaged as a servlet. Read more
Java tip: How to read files quickly | Nadeau Software
November 25, 2009 by Frank Salinas · Leave a Comment
Here’s a good article comparing the performance of various File I/O implementations. I was particularly interested in the performance difference between the BufferedInputStream and the FileChannel.
Use final
October 27, 2009 by Frank Salinas · 2 Comments
The final keyword is one that I find is under utilized. Use final in your projects as a means of defensive programming. If you are unfamiliar with this keyword here is a great article on its usage.
EGL Community Edition 1.0
September 9, 2009 by Frank Salinas · Leave a Comment
IBM releases EGL Community Edition 1.0 on September 8, 2009. EGL is a high level language designed to simplify Rich Internet Application (RIA) and Web 2.0 development. EGL is an extensible language that generates standard JavaScript and AJAX code and is not a replacement for these technologies unlike Flex and Silverlight.
EGL Community Edition 1.0 is an Eclipse based tool that is free for download. To learn more read the Quick Overview.
Book Recommendation: The Art of Agile Development
June 27, 2009 by Frank Salinas · Leave a Comment
by James Shore and Shane Warden. I picked up the book because I wanted to find out more about agile development. I hear a lot of terms thrown around the office about scrum processes and agile development. However, as I paid more attention to the activity within the work place I started to question the validity of our processes as being “agile”.
Five Essential Skills For Software Developers
May 9, 2009 by Frank Salinas · 3 Comments
There are a lot of software developers out there and the competition is high in the current job market. The economy is in a state of flux and the unemployment rate continues to rise. It’s important to develop a set of skills that distinguish you from the rest of the pack and I believe maintaining a well rounded set of skills is the best way to do that. Here are five essential skills to keep you on top of the game. Read more
