DZone links by jkorab

Pimping Builds

jkorab — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:26:38 GMT

Cool ways to tweak your Ant and Maven builds from the "Pimp My Build" session at JavaOne.

The Best Java Tools You Never Knew Existed

jkorab — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:04:08 GMT

This is a breakdown of a JavaOne session that I went to that lists heaps of cool Java libraries that you ought to know about along with links and descriptions.

Slapped in a Dark Tunnel at an Interview

jkorab — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:26:20 GMT

When "what if" interview questions go bad.

Poorly formatted code costs you money

jkorab — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:56:35 GMT

Why coding standards are more than a question of aesthetics, and not following them can be an expensive exercise.

Home Cooked vs Open Source. Or, Don't Build Your Own Workflow.

jkorab — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:32:45 GMT

Why you should be aware of the open source ecosystem, and how it can save you a heap of time and money.

Weak, Soft and Phantom References

jkorab — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:30:13 GMT

How to keep references to Java objects that clean themselves up.

Unit Testing the Database Tier

jkorab — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:20:41 GMT

Why unit testing database dependent code is so problematic, and suggestions as to how to enable it both technically and socially.

How to start a career in programming

jkorab — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:13:03 GMT

Most people getting in to programming follow the same formula for getting their first job, but there are other ways that are commonly overlooked. This article shows you how to stand out from the crowd, and avoid the graduate intakes.