As a java developer, I am always trying to get someone else to do little jobs for me. Could someone get me a build of the project? Could someone figure out what libraries we are dependent on, and are we using a compatible version? You get the picture. I don’t want to talk specifically about [...]

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When I was a consultant (oh, so long ago), it was critical to have knowledge of various command-line unix tools. The main reason for this was that the administrators of the machine would only grant ssh access to someone like a consultant. In addition to this, you were not allowed to install any software either. [...]

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Let me start by saying that I have nothing against Javalobby, TSS or Slashdot. This is just an opinion on how I see things moving on the internet. I used to be an avid reader of Javalobby and TSS as recent as last year. The issue I used to have with those sites was the [...]

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As some people know, I am not a Microsoft fanboy. I am a Java developer mostly, with lots of database development. However, I have an open mind when it comes to tools to use in the workplace. My feeling is that you should use the best tool for the job. This means that you should [...]

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