Why does InputStream.read() returns an int instead of a byte in Java? It’s a small detail that sometimes puzzles developers, especially those new to Java’s I/O API. In this article, we break down the reasoning behind this design choice and explain why it actually makes the Java API more robust and developer friendly.
In software development, true leadership mixes both technical know-how with effective communication. Asking questions skillfully helps growth and team unity, beyond just getting answers.
In this article I am trying to touch on just a few pointers that I feel will help Java beginner programmers to smooth their code writing abilities and to become a proficient coder faster.
In this article, I am not trying to provide any technical tips for handling an old project. It aims to offer a few ideas to follow if you want to keep your sanity while being assigned a legacy project. We are going to take a look at what roughly makes up a legacy and try to find why it may not be as bad as it looks at the first glance.
As a software developer, there is a high possibility of finding yourself in a mentoring relationship. Whether it is a formal or informal one, mentorship might be overwhelming especially if it is the first one you are engaged in. In this article, I am trying to give some pointers on easily navigating this experience and getting as much as possible from it.
