Debugging is one of the most common tasks in software development, so one would assume that all features of debuggers have ample coverage in tutorials and guides. Yet there are three hidden gems of the Java Debugging (JDWP) agent that allow you to delay the start of the debugging session until… you gave orders via jcmd (onjcmd=y option) the program …

The first week of October, the 20th edition of Devoxx took place in Antwerp, Belgium. Over 3000 Java developers, speakers, and enthusiasts gathered to share their knowledge and learn from each other. I got the opportunity to walk around with a microphone and talk to visitors and speakers. Not all of them, as there were just too many people and …

Clean Architecture helps us ensure a solid foundation for our applications, and helps keep our code organized and maintainable. Furthermore when properly applied it helps keep ones team on the same page and ensures our applications stay robust and flexible over time. Of course there are a lot of pitfalls to take into account, and a lot of pros/cons to …