Version Number Anti-Patterns

Version Number Anti-Patterns

Elmar DottApr 9, 20205 min read

After the gang of four (GOF) Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, and John Vlissides published the book, Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software, learning how to describe problems and solutions became popular in almost every field in software … Continue reading →

Non-Functional Requirements: Quality

Non-Functional Requirements: Quality

Elmar DottFeb 2, 202012 min read

To meet the definition of code quality, it’s not enough to focus solely on the source code. Structure, organization, and maintenance also play an important role. Continue reading →

Acceptance Tests in Java With JGiven

Acceptance Tests in Java With JGiven

Elmar DottJan 1, 202011 min read

In a standard set-up for Java projects like NetBeans, Maven, and JUnit, it is not that difficult to produce your first test code. Besides, this approach is used in Test Driven Development (TDD) and exists in other technologies like Behavioral…

Docker Basics in less than 10 minutes

Docker Basics in less than 10 minutes

Elmar DottAug 30, 20191 min read

A short video introduction to Docker, a Linux-based container technology for virtualizing critical applications and infrastructure services. An essential tool for developers, DevOps, and system administrators. Continue reading →

The new Java Release Cycle

The new Java Release Cycle

Elmar DottJun 6, 20194 min read

When Oracle in 2017 introduced the new release cycle for Java I started to have a look for options. One of the options I can recommend is Java OpenJdk. Check in this post why I’m not agree with the new…

Apache License 2.0

Apache License 2.0

Elmar DottJan 3, 20049 min read

Apache LicenseVersion 2.0, January 2004http://www.apache.org/licenses/ TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE, REPRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION 1. Definitions. “License” shall mean the terms and conditions for use, reproduction, and distribution as defined by Sections 1 through 9 of this document. “Licensor” shall mean…