As a computer science student, I haven't gotten to the point where I hate coding yet. I'm looking for some smaller, more simple projects that I can work on outside of my programming class to get a ...

Build your Java skills from the ground up by working on simple tasks and beginner-friendly projects. Challenge yourself with more complex Java problems, including those focused on multithreading and ...

Java is one of the most highly sought after programming languages, not to mention one of the two official languages for Android development. In this Java beginner course, we’ll go over the basics to ...

JavaFX is a rapidly maturing technology, but its capabilities are still limited. In this installment of Open source Java projects, Jeff Friesen introduces you to JFXtras, utilities and add-ons that ...

Java developers absolutely must learn Maven. Maven is the most popular and pervasive build tool in the Java world. Even if you don't use Maven directly, alternatives such as Gradle, Jenkins or Ivy ...

Jeff Friesen’s Beginning Java SE 6 Platform: From Novice to Professional is out now from Apress. In this article Jeff introduces you to his new book by presenting excerpts from its chapter on the Java ...