Dr. Dobb's JVM Languages Articles

Supercharging ASP.NET Web Form Apps

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:34:00 -0400

With the introduction of the ASP.NET Web API in ASP.NET 4.5, it is now possible to add advanced client-side functionality to existing sites

Can Google's Dart Hit Its Target?

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:26:00 -0400

How can the fast, boring language from Google be a viable solution?

Microsoft TypeScript: The Lay of the Land

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:30:00 -0400

By creating a language that adds types to JavaScript, Microsoft made it easier to write complex Web apps, do compile-time syntax checking, and get better coding support in Visual Studio.

Porting BlackBerry Z10 Apps to the Q10

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:12:00 -0400

With the release of the BlackBerry Q10 right around the corner, BlackBerry 10 application developers should be thinking about adapting their code to support the new devices. This article presents background and tips on development for this new handset.

NetRexx: The Original JVM Scripting Language Returns

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:09:00 -0400

The first scripting language for the JVM was recently open-sourced by IBM. After a major update, it is once again finding its place by leveraging its unique benefits.

The Quiet Revolution in Programming

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:14:00 -0400

During the last two years, one of the longest eras in programming has quietly drawn to a close.

Developer Reading List

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:44:00 -0400

New books on Java, Erlang, Unit Testing, Windows and more.

After XML, JSON: Then What?

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:37:00 -0400

Data representation, a seemingly simple problem, is proving intractable as one standard after another fails to deliver what is needed.

Win 8 Development: The Lessons Learned

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:14:00 -0400

Know what combination of technologies to use, design your architecture correctly, and differentiate your app from others — these are the fundamental practices of coding in the age of Windows 8.

Learning New Languages

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:31:00 -0500

If you want to expand your programming horizons, learn a new language. But don't take the path of least resistance — aim for mastery of the advanced features.

Embedded print Statements != Debugging

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:40:00 -0500

Conflation of two concepts — true debugging and dumping variables to the console — encourages poor programming practices and harms codebases.

Testing Python and C# Code

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:48:00 -0500

Monkey patching and reflection are just a couple of ways to test complex systems.

The Groovy Conundrum

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:06:00 -0500

Groovy is one of the most interesting JVM languages, but its longtime performance issues kept it confined to narrow niches. However, a series of important upgrades look like they might push the language into the mainstream. There's the conundrum.

The Rise and Fall of Languages in 2012

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:33:00 -0500

The C++ renaissance didn't materialize, Java survived intact, and Objective-C kept on rolling. What else happened?

The Best of 2012

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:47:00 -0500

The most popular articles of the past 12 months from Dr. Dobb's, plus some additional pieces chosen for your thoughtful consideration by our staff.

The Scourge of Error Handling

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:05:00 -0500

Return values and exceptions are both inadequate tools for handling errors. But we're stuck with them for the foreseeable future — just as we have been for decades.

Easy, Real-Time Big Data Analysis Using Storm

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 03:52:00 -0500

Conceptually straightforward and easy to work with, Storm makes handling big data analysis a breeze.

Testing Browser Apps

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:10:00 -0500

The QUnit framework makes it easy to test Web apps directly in the browser. By showing the red/green results in the browser with links to the failing tests, it makes it possible to write, test, and correct quickly.

A Long Look at JVM Languages

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:26:00 -0500

Exploring the remarkably fertile Java Virtual Machine development platform

Testing Complex Systems

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:30:00 -0500

Good design practices can save your system and your sanity

2012 Jolt Awards: Mobile Tools

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:33:00 -0400

The best mobile development tools

Two Years Later: A Report Card On Oracle's Ownership of Java

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:13:00 -0400

After a bumpy start, Oracle's stewardship of Java has steadily improved, except for the Google mess and a feckless JCP.

Microsoft's JavaScript Move

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:33:00 -0400

Windows 8 is making JavaScript a first-class app platform.

Hacking for Fun: Programming a Wearable Android Device

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:19:00 -0400

A look at Recon Instruments' MOD Live Heads-Up Display and the ease of creating and programming useful, on-person computing devices.

Introduction to Go

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:40:00 -0400

A five-part series on the Go programming language.