(Java-flavored question) I have work colleagues who can explain how and when the JVM inlines code, or when implicit constructors are made / called based on the access level of global variables. They can think through code like the compiler thinks. How do I get to that level? [more inside]
posted by blahtsk on Feb 13, 2013 - 16 answers

How much should I get paid as an inexperienced programmer doing Java web development for a US government contractor? I’m clueless. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2011 - 10 answers

What's the best way to do a complete clone/copy/export/duplicate/mirror/whatever of an Eclipse-based development environment and move it to another PC? [more inside]
posted by nmaster64 on Mar 16, 2011 - 4 answers

I work for an established technical company moving into the web space and we need to decide whether we're going to use Java or .Net for an emerging web platform. Where can I find non-frothing arguments from reputable sources? [more inside]
posted by CHABOXERS on Jan 28, 2011 - 10 answers

Programming Filter: I'm applying for software jobs, but I don't want to forget what I know. How should I practice to keep my skills sharp? [more inside]
posted by Chicken Boolean on Oct 21, 2010 - 22 answers

When companies wish to release software written in java, but want to be sure the source cannot be seen/decompiled, what is the common solution? [more inside]
posted by about_time on Apr 22, 2010 - 10 answers

Which of these Java programs can i get rid of and why are they breeding like bunnies? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Feb 19, 2009 - 12 answers

Programming/design pattern question. Being self-taught, I've discovered a number of times I've labored over the solution to a problem only to discover a more elegant, standard design pattern already addresses the problem. I'm sort of hoping this is the case here. [more inside]
posted by Fezboy! on Mar 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Any CORBA experts here? I have an IDL/exceptions question. [more inside]
posted by knave on Aug 23, 2006 - 7 answers

Exceptions or return values, and why?
posted by knave on Aug 10, 2006 - 20 answers

Do you have the OS 9 game Avara from Ambrosia Software? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on May 24, 2006 - 11 answers

Know of a good, free Java package for basic statistical analysis? [more inside]
posted by gurple on Jan 23, 2006 - 8 answers

Can anyone recommend a program (in say perl or java or something) that will execute on my linux web server and a) slurp the file references in the pages (html, php) and b) compare them to the actual files in my web root tree giving me a list of all of the unreferenced files (not referenced on public web pages)? I want to clean up this junky file system, but I don't want to break any links and I inherited the mess. Thanks.
posted by pissfactory on Sep 13, 2004 - 5 answers

I've finally caught up with the rising tide of technology, and bought myself a Java-enabled cellphone. Being both a fan of open source, and a cheapskate, I'm wondering if there is much active development of open source software for these devices? Does anyone know of a directory of cool free or open source apps for Java mobiles?
posted by Jimbob on Dec 22, 2003 - 1 answer