Java performance optimization is of interest to developers and IT specialists alike. In a series of articles we will help you understand many of the performance-critical components that make up the IBM SDK for Java, and provide you with the high level bac...

Problem Statement Even the most basic problems become interesting when you dig deep enough. Today, I would like to do a deep dive into measuring time in Java. We will start with the very basics of the Java API and gradually move lower in our stack: throug... (more…)

When building an application based on real-time data streams, it’s fundamental to have a highly responsive system, that can handle the… (more…)

It's time for a change. I'm leaving Boeing Defense (nee Liquid Robotics), with many fond memories. Today I start a new Adventure at Amazon Web Services. (more…)

Oracle's history highlights a possible downside to its stance on API copyrights. (more…)