Reading time:

4 minutes

Word count:

734

Several people have wondered about workshop / training course on Java EE 7 development with a modern web architectural focus, in particularly, I know some people have asked for information on building sustainable and adaptive software digitally. I am announcing a two day training course in London on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th June 2016 […]

Reading time:

3 minutes

Word count:

471

This is just a note to say, get in touch, especially, if you are looking for help with Java modernisation, moving from Java 7 to 8 and beyond and digital transformation of services. I am available for contract hire from May 2016. See my Linked-in Profile (new windows) for more information and how my strong […]

Reading time:

1 minute

Word count:

69

This episode is a show-and-tell that you explains clearly and succintly how to debug the XenTracker AngularJS application inside JetBrain’s IDEA. You will learn how to configure the GlassFish server runtime configuration so that you benefit from JVM HOTSWAP, which is critical for fast interactive modern digital development.     +PP+     Feedback is […]

Reading time:

1 minute

Word count:

67

Using the source code from the Java EE 7 Developer Handbook, I demonstrate how to execute an Arquillian integration test inside IDEA. You learn how to create a runtime configuration and with this knowledge you will be able to debug and verify functionality, and accelerate iterative engineering.     +PP+     Feedback is always […]

Reading time:

1 minute

Word count:

41

Using the source code from the Java EE 7 Developer Handbook, I demonstrate how to import a Gradle project into IDEA 15.     +PP+     Feedback is always welcomed with comments or directly to me on @peter_pilgrim. *PP*   Crested Butte, Colorado; Winter Tech Forum    

Reading time:

1 minute

Word count:

96

A few of you have been waiting for an instructional video for building the XenTracker application from my first book. XenTracker is a fully compliant Java EE 7 web application that demonstrates AngularJS v1.0 invoking JAX-RS remote service endpoints. I have recently upgraded the Gradle build system for Java EE 7 Developer Handbook to use […]

Reading time:

1 minute

Word count:

129

My publisher, Packt Pub, has very kindly proposed a promotional offer for both of my Java EE 7 e-books. You can get a copy of Digital Java EE 7 and Java EE 7 Developer Handbook now.   OFFER: Buy either of the eBooks for 50% off and a 50% off on the purchase of both the […]

Reading time:

1 minute

Word count:

37

Until 2016, every single PacktPub eBook including Digital Java EE 7 is available for just £4 (GBP) [$5 USD ]! This is a Packt Pub Special Offer! Merry Christmas   +PP+  

Reading time:

6 minutes

Word count:

1338

A couple of fays again, on the Twitter sphere, I saw blog post by Sam Atkinson called Why I hate Spring. This blog entry was written well over a year ago in 2014, but then DZone actually picked up on it and published it. Atkinson is developer actually at the time of writing is travelling […]

Reading time:

1 minute

Word count:

163

Digital Java EE 7 Course 2 Day Course 2016 Date: ( The dates on the first half of 2016) Venue: Milton Keynes Agenda: To Be Decided (TBD) Details: TBD ( I envision the course with reflect content from both of my books. This course will be more on the front-end of Java server side development.) […]

Reading time:

3 minutes

Word count:

599

I enjoyed working with Scala at my last client. One of the frameworks that we used there was Coda Hale‘s Dropwizard framework. The Dropwizard project, itself, is written against Java, and provided a nice bunch of friendly open source frameworks and applications already integrated together in read-to-run server. The developer just writes configuration, resources and […]

Reading time:

1 minute

Word count:

49

My publisher Packt are celebrating 10 years of success with over 2000 Titles in its Library. To celebrate this huge milestone, Packt is offering all of its eBooks and Videos at just 10.00 USD each. You have the perfect opportunity to buy my Java EE 7 Developer Handbook. There you go 🙂 +PP+