The Java 9 EA version is out and we can now see how to use sun.misc.Unsafe. I led the public campaign to retain access to it in Java 9 which was ultimately successful, leading to the amendments to JEP 260. So, how did things end up? Getting Set Up First you need to download Java 9… Continue reading Using sun.misc.Unsafe in Java 9
Author: Greg Luck
As Terracotta’s CTO, Greg (@gregrluck) is entrusted with understanding market and technology forces and the business drivers that impact Terracotta’s product innovation and customer success. He helps shape company and technology strategy and designs many of the features in Terracotta’s products. Greg came to Terracotta on the acquisition of the popular caching project Ehcache which he founded in 2003.
Prior to joining Terracotta, Greg served as Chief Architect at Australian online travel giant Wotif.com. He also served as a lead consultant for ThoughtWorks on accounts in the United States and Australia, was CIO at Virgin Blue, Tempo Services, Stamford Hotels and Resorts and Australian Resorts and spent seven years as a Chartered Accountant in KPMG’s small business and insolvency divisions.
He is a regular speaker at conferences and contributor of articles to the technical press.
Ranking higher
SEO allows sites to rank higher in search engines, and increase traffic, thus increasing profits. However, you need to keep in mind that SEO is a very difficult task. One of the most important things you need to do in order to achieve SEO success is to be on top of your game from the… Continue reading Ranking higher
Background Check uses
A background check can include education, employment, credit history, criminal records, license record etc. When you apply to an employer, you must be willing to answer any and all questions that the employer wants to ask. Background checks are typically not required when applying for a job as a contractor. A background check can be… Continue reading Background Check uses
VPN Servers
If you use a VPN, it can stop people, software, and web browsers from gaining access to your connection. This may be useful if you are concerned about someone obtaining control of your computer, phone, or tablet. However, be aware that it is still possible for a third party to get into your computer’s network,… Continue reading VPN Servers
Hazelcast 3.3-EA Released
We just released Hazelcast-3.3-EA with the following new features: Heartbeat for Java client filterless Tomcat 6&7 Web Sessions Clustering (Enterprise only) Enterprise WAN Replication (Enterprise only) Replicated Map Download Enterprise version here or open source version here. We anticipate the RC version will be out mid-June.
How JSR107 Caching Annotations are meant to be used
I am getting a few questions lately on JSR107 caching annotations and whether implementations of JSR107 are providing them. Caching annotations can be added to your Java classes and will invoke caching operations as the method. For example below is an annotated BlogManager. [java]@CacheDefaults(cacheName = “blgMngr”) public class BlogManagerImpl implements BlogManager {private static Map<String, Blog>… Continue reading How JSR107 Caching Annotations are meant to be used
I will be joining Hazelcast as CTO
I am very excited to announce that I will be joining the world-class team at Hazelcast as CTO. Hazelcast (www.hazelcast.com) develops, distributes and supports the leading open source in-memory data grid. The product, also called Hazelcast, is a free open source download under the Apache license that any developer can include in minutes to enable… Continue reading I will be joining Hazelcast as CTO
Independent Living Facilities
There are many types of independent living and memory care facilities like Summerfield of Encinitas, from apartment complexes to stand-alone houses, which range in cost and the services provided. Some, like this assisted living facility in florida, are meant to provide independent living for people who are not able to live independently or for people… Continue reading Independent Living Facilities
CBD Oil Medicine
CBD is a product usually found in the cannabis sativa plant. It has been used as a medicine in several countries, including Australia, for the treatment of chronic pain and nausea. In medical studies, CBD is an anti-inflammatory agent and helps regulate the immune system. The drug has also been used to treat chronic pain,… Continue reading CBD Oil Medicine
Searching for a Home
Before you begin your search for a home, figure out what you can realistically afford. It may be small with only one or two bedrooms. As the price increases, more bedrooms may become more affordable. If you do not have the money to pay for a complete home with all furniture and appliances, then building… Continue reading Searching for a Home