Most new Java developers quickly learn that they should generally compare Java Strings using String.equals(Object) rather than using ==. This is emphasized and reinforced to new developers repeatedly ...

Departing from traditional practice for JavaWorld’s Tips ‘N Tricks column, I will talk about when not to use a previously suggested trick. Specifically, the typesafe enum construct, covered in JDC ...

Q. I'm working on a tool to support my internal framework. This tool needs to include a combo box that contains a list that is specific to a particular project. The framework tool assembly doesn't ...

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