Dec
01
The Util Class Antipattern
Utility classes can make your code more complex and harder to read.
3 min read
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Nov
24
Compiling and Running Your First Java Program
It is a tradition to start with a simple program that outputs the text "Hello World."
1 min read
Nov
17
Proper Use of Verify in Unit Tests
Mocking is a great thing but can cause a lot of headache if it isn't used correctly.
3 min read
Nov
10
How to Write Simple Unit Tests
A unit test should follow the same flow, no matter what the test is and test one thing.
2 min read
Nov
03
Tour of the JavaScript Programming Language
Cheat sheet for the most popular programming language.
9 min read
Oct
27
How to Know What Collection to Use
What collection is the right one for the job?
2 min read
Oct
20
Horizontal and Vertical Code Formatting
Code formatting is important for both code readability and your source control system.
2 min read
Oct
13
How do You Know if Code is Duplicated or Not
To detect code duplication, you need to think in terms of concepts instead of individual statements.
2 min read
Oct
06
Document the Why, not the What
Don't clutter code by adding comments stating what the code is doing but why it is doing what it is doing.
2 min read
Sep
29
Simplifying Your DAO Layer
DAO complexities come from doing the wrong thing in the wrong place.
2 min read