We all as Java programmers been through the situation where in we invoke a method to get some value and then instead of directly invoking some methods on the return value, we […]
DSL based approach to input Graph data in graph theory based java programs
Most of us have coded some programs which deal with graph theory algorithms like finding the shortest path between two vertices, finding the minimum spanning tree for a given graph and so […]
Creating External DSLs using ANTLR and Java
In my previous post sometime back I had written about creating Internal DSLs in Java. In the book Domain Specific Languages by Martin Fowler, he discusses about another type of DSL called […]
Strategy Pattern using Lambda Expressions in Java 8
Strategy Pattern is one of the patterns from the Design Patterns : Elements of Reusable Object book. The intent of the strategy pattern as stated in the book is: Define a family […]
Monitoring ADF application deployed on Weblogic using Newrelic Java agent
I had registered on Newrelic some time back. I was lured into the registration by the free T-Shirt on offer for anyone who deploys Newrelic agent and use it to monitor the […]
Book Review: Learning Play! Framework 2
Sometime back I had posted a preview of the book: Learning Play! Framework 2. I haven’t been through the other books on Play! Framework. http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=experieunlimi-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1782160124&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=FFFFFF&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr This book adopts a pracitcal approach where […]
Creating Internal DSLs in Java, Java 8- Adopting Martin Fowler’s approach
Currently I am reading this wonderful book on DSLs- Domain Specific Languages by Martin Fowler. The buzz around the DSLs, around the languages which support creation of DSLs with ease, the use […]
Book review: Core Java, Volume II–Advanced Features (9th Edition)
http://www.flipkart.com/affiliate/displayWidget?affrid=WRID-136978840229968837 I always liked the approach Cay S. Horstmann takes in the examples in his Core Java books. He tries to follow good practices in all his examples which includes better naming […]
Factory Method pattern in Java
In my previous post about the Template Method pattern, I showed how one can leverage lambda expression and default methods. In this post I will explore about factory method pattern and see […]
Parsing XML using DOM, SAX and StAX Parser in Java
I happen to read through a chapter on XML parsing and building APIs in Java. And I tried out the different parser available on a sample XML. Then I thought of sharing […]
