The Java tools market leader releases JBuilder 8, which is designed to offer better support for Web services and to make code management and debugging easier. Mike Ricciuti joined CNET in 1996. He is ...

As software development teams get larger, application packaging and deployment tasks become much harder. Handwritten scripts and low-level JDK utility calls just don't scale as teams grow, which is ...

A group of 10 Java companies forms to lobby for greater awareness of tools in Java standards. Notably absent are Java tools heavyweights IBM and Borland. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering ...

Some Java software providers are mulling an effort to improve interoperability among competing Java development tools. A number of Java companies have held discussions on a potential initiative to ...

Java programming for Apple’s iOS devices is not only possible but it’s getting easier all the time. Steve Hannah surveys the recent evolution of the Java iOS landscape, then introduces five open ...

Whether you're a seasoned Java programmer or a Java neophyte, testing Java applications is important. It ensures your application does what it's supposed to. Fortunately, there are plenty of automated ...

As Agile techniques become more mainstream, tools for the software development lifecycle are adding new features and optimizations to make developers happy. Find out what's new in build automation ...

Database giant Oracle is delivering an update to its Java-based software development tools, the latest maneuver in the company's drive to grab more of the Java server software market. The company on ...

We cover some of the most popular big data tools for Java developers. Discover the best big data tools and what to look for. In the modern era of data-driven decision-making, the abundance of data ...

A look at some of the best database and RDBMS tools for Java software developers. Learn more about Java and database programming. We may earn from vendors via affiliate links or sponsorships. This ...