Creating Intelligent Projects with Maven
This tutorial covers the core concepts of Apache Maven and discusses how you can begin using Maven in your own development projects. Concepts covered include the Project Object Model (POM), Build Lifecycle, Dependency Management, Repositories, and Plugins. It also gives some hints on the IDE support you can find for popular Java IDEs.
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Articles
Selecting an Open Source Operating System»
There’s a large selection of free and open source (FOSS) operating systems available these days, and choosing the right one for any given circumstance can be quite a challenge. This article outlines the key factors you need to consider in order to pick the best operating system for your needs and experience level.
Comparisons
Comparing Open Source Agile Project Management Tools»
There are a large number of project management tools designed to support Agile methodologies such as Scrum and eXtreme Programming (XP), including several open source options. This article compares the most compelling open source options in terms of feature set, usability, viability, and suitability for large projects and products.
FAQs
PostgreSQL FAQ»
The OpenLogic Technical Support Team fields lots of questions on PostgreSQL and over 500 other open source packages. They’ve distilled decades of experience and hundreds of support issues down to the most common questions about PostgreSQL.
Open Source Licensing
Freedom and Choice in Open Source Licensing: Comparing the EUPL v1.1 and the GPL v3»
While the GPL v3 is a more recognized and established open source license, the recently-released EUPL v1.1 is making waves licensing world. Unique in its encouragement of interoperability, freedom, and lack of license lock-in upon redistribution, the EUPL it represents a divergence from the typical freedoms afforded by GPL and most other OSI-approved licenses.
Tips and Tricks
Securing SSL/TLS with Secure Renegotiation»
A recently-exposed a flaw in the current standard for the SSL/TLS protocol allows “man-in-the-middle” attacks, but fortunately there’s an interim fix included in OpenSSL release 0.9.8l. This article describes the solution and provides links to additional resources.
Tutorials
Creating Intelligent Projects with Maven»
This tutorial covers the core concepts of Apache Maven and discusses how you can begin using Maven in your own development projects. Concepts covered include the Project Object Model (POM), Build Lifecycle, Dependency Management, Repositories, and Plugins. It also gives some hints on the IDE support you can find for popular Java IDEs.
