Key Takeaways Reproducing errors consistently makes analyzing and fixing issues easier and more structured.Tools like debuggers, logs, and performance monitors ...

Now, let’s see these in detail. TypoExample.java:5: error: cannot find symbol System.out.println("The value is: " + numer); // Typo 1 ^ symbol: variable numer ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Handling Java exceptions can be tricky. Which Java exceptions should you catch, and which ...

IBM's has released a tool that lets companies to inspect code for a range of problems--during the development process and once an application is already implemented. The tool, called J2EE Code ...

It came to our attention that the Java application blocker is prompting that self-assigned or untrusted applications have been blocked due to security settings. Due to this issue, some of the ...

Code conventions and standard software development wisdom dictate that methods should not be too long because they become difficult to fully comprehend, they lose readability when they get too long, ...

Get it right the first time and cut support costs--that's how Klocwork's inForce for Java helps reduce errors during Java development. The tool scans Java source code for a range of errors, such as ...

Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech and cutting-edge technologies. He joined CNET in 2002 to cover enterprise IT and Web development and was previously executive editor of IT ...