ListUtils.iterate()
Ever have one of those objects that want to give you an iterator and don’t have a method for getting it as a list? Well created another new method for…
Protecting Personal Information when needed!
In today’s times, the software is always handling personal information. As developers, we have to fight the battle between logging and seeing that information when we need to, and hiding…
Java Tips Part 1
Over the years I have done a number of code reviews there have been a number of common mistakes that I have found. So here are my Java tips a…
String Cache
Sometimes an application will have a large number of Strings. Due to memory we certainly do not want to keep multiple instances of duplicate strings in memory. A string cache…
Complex Queries for Java data
Recently a project I was working on called for a complex filter that was needed for selecting specific elements from a large data set. Looking at various methods of doing…
List v’s Array
Discussion on which is the better choice of type to return from a method or function for multiple items. Both have their values, but flexibility gives you the most options.…
Mastering Polymorphic Data in Spring Kafka with Avro with Dedicated Topics
As a software architect, designing robust, scalable, and adaptable distributed systems is a constant pursuit. When working with Apache Kafka, a common challenge arises: how do you send messages that,…