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It’s been about a decade since I last worked in Java and much has changed. I thought I’d brush up by re-reading Effective Java by Joshua Bloch which has since received a new edition. It was once my guiding star for Java. However, after an additional decad... (more…)

Execution of JVM-based programs uses bytecode loading and interpretation, just-in-time compilation, and monolithic heaps. This causes JVM-based programs to s... (more…)

After working with Java 8 for the better part of a year, I have to say I find its new “Functional” features both useful and aggravating at the same time.  If you’ve used true func… (more…)

Manifold plugs into Java to supplement it with game-changing features, from Type-safe Metaprogramming, Extension Methods, Operator Overloading, and Unit Expressions to an integrated Template Engine... (more…)