When the subject of Java modules comes up in online discussions every so often, I get the sense that many people misunderstand what it is that modules are supposed to do. That's understandable, as the name 'modules' does not evoke the precise purpose of t... (more…)

I am pleased to announce that my fourth book, Classic Computer Science Problems in Java, has been published. It is now available for purchase from the publisher’s website. As Manning’s deal of the day, the book is available today (January 5, 2021) for 50%... (more…)

Find out how OpenFaaS is accelerating serverless functions running on the JVM with the AfterBurn concept with benchmarks and load testing on bare-metal... (more…)

If you already had to manage some degree of randomness on Java, chances are you got acquainted with the Math.random() methods. (more…)

David Buck, Principal Member of Technical Staff, Oracle One of the lesser-known features coming with JDK 9 is experimental support for ahead-of-time (AOT) co... (more…)