The Evolution of Java: From 8 to 22, A Coding Odyssey
Still coding in Java 8? It's like using a flip phone in the age of smartphones. But fear not, fellow developers! Java 22 is here to rescue you from the depths of outdated syntax...
What's in a Program? More Than Meets the Eye
Ever wondered what happens when you double-click that shiny icon on your desktop? How does your computer magically transform a bunch of ones and zeros into a fully functional application? Buckle up, fellow code warriors, because...
Quarkus Core - Speed Demon in Disguise
Ever wondered why Quarkus is called "supersonic subatomic Java"? No, it's not because it can shrink your code to the size of an atom (though sometimes it feels like it). It'...
Dynamic Class Loading in Java: Mastering ClassLoader in Practice
TL;DR: Tired of restarting your Java app every time you make a change? Let's dive into the world of ClassLoaders and learn how to hot-swap classes like a boss! Picture this: You'...
iOS 18 is out with desktop customization, RCS, but no AI — the update is now available for all compatible iPhones
Apple has released iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, bringing a host of new features to iPhone and iPad. One of the key updates in iOS is support for the RCS messaging protocol, which allows users to...
Instagram Adds 'Teen' Accounts for Users Under 18
Instagram has added "teen" accounts for users under 18 years old. These accounts come with built-in safety restrictions by default, and changes to the settings can only be made with parental approval. Starting from...
Creating Your Own SDK in 8 Easy(-ish) Steps
Ever wanted to be the cool kid on the block with your own SDK? Well, buckle up, because we're about to embark on a journey from "I have no idea what I'...
Compilers vs Interpreters - The Showdown
Ever wondered why your Python script takes its sweet time to execute, while that C++ program blazes through like it's on steroids? Or why JavaScript can run directly in your browser, but Java needs...
Reactive Connections in Quarkus: HTTP/2, SSE, and WebSocket in Practice
TL;DR: Quarkus + HTTP/2 + SSE + WebSocket = Reactive Awesomeness. But let's dive deeper, shall we? Remember the good old days when we thought long-polling was the coolest thing since sliced bread? Well, buckle up,...
SOAP in 2024: Why It's Still Alive
Ever felt like you're stuck in a time warp when someone mentions SOAP in 2024? You're not alone. While the cool kids are busy with their shiny REST APIs and blazing-fast gRPC,...
Serialization as an Art: Embracing the Data Dance
We're about to embark on a journey to make Avro and Kafka your new best friends. Buckle up, because we're going to turn data serialization from a nightmare into a walk in...
Visual Resumes: When a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Ever felt like your resume was just another drop in the ocean of job applications? You're not alone. In a world where recruiters spend an average of 7.4 seconds scanning a resume, standing...
What's a Semaphore and Why Should You Care?
Ever found yourself in a situation where you're trying to manage access to a limited resource in a multi-threaded application, and it feels like herding cats? Well, buckle up, because we're about...
Let's discover gRPC in Quarkus
Ever felt like your microservices are having a midlife crisis? Sluggish responses, bloated deployments, and communication breakdowns that would make a couple's therapist cringe? Well, grab your favorite caffeinated beverage, because we're...
FastAPI + Microservices + Docker = Developer's Happy Place
Ever felt like your monolithic app is a giant, lumbering beast that's impossible to tame? You're not alone. Welcome to the world of microservices, where we slice and dice our applications into...