Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Microservices

Implementing Distributed Tracing with OpenTelemetry in Java Microservices

Implementing Distributed Tracing with OpenTelemetry in Java Microservices

As microservices scale in complexity, debugging issues across multiple services becomes increasingly difficult. Traditional logging falls short when tracking a request across boundaries. This is where distributed tracing plays a crucial role. In this blog, we’ll explore how to implement distributed tracing in Java microservices using OpenTelemetry, an open-source observability Read more…

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Managing Secrets and Configurations in Spring Boot Using Vault or AWS Secrets Manager

Managing Secrets and Configurations in Spring Boot Using Vault or AWS Secrets Manager

In modern cloud-native applications, managing secrets such as API keys, database credentials, and configuration properties securely is critical. Hardcoding secrets or storing them in plain text config files is risky and violates best practices for security and compliance. This post explores how to securely manage secrets in Spring Boot applications Read more…

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Building Event-Driven Architectures Using Spring Boot and Kafka

Building Event-Driven Architectures Using Spring Boot and Kafka

As applications scale in complexity and volume, traditional request-response models often fall short in terms of responsiveness, decoupling, and scalability. Event-driven architecture (EDA) has emerged as a powerful paradigm to address these challenges, enabling reactive, resilient, and loosely coupled systems. In this blog, we will explore how to build event-driven Read more…

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Best Practices for Debugging & Troubleshooting Java Applications

Best Practices for Debugging & Troubleshooting Java Applications

Introduction Even the most experienced Java developers encounter bugs and runtime issues. Debugging and troubleshooting are critical skills for identifying root causes, resolving issues efficiently, and maintaining application health. Whether you’re fixing a null pointer exception, tracking down memory leaks, or resolving slow performance, a systematic approach is key. This Read more…

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Comparing SQL vs. NoSQL Databases for Java Backend Applications

Comparing SQL vs. NoSQL Databases for Java Backend Applications

Introduction Choosing the right database for your Java backend application is a crucial architectural decision that impacts scalability, performance, data consistency, and future flexibility. SQL (relational) and NoSQL (non-relational) databases serve different use cases and understanding their characteristics is essential for backend developers and architects. In this article, we’ll explore Read more…

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How to Optimize Database Performance in Spring Boot Applications

How to Optimize Database Performance in Spring Boot Applications

Introduction Database performance is critical to the overall speed and scalability of Spring Boot applications. As applications grow in complexity and user base, ensuring efficient data access becomes essential to delivering low-latency responses and preventing system bottlenecks. In this blog, we’ll explore practical techniques to optimize database performance in Spring Read more…

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How to Reduce Cloud Costs for Your Java Applications

How to Reduce Cloud Costs for Your Java Applications

Introduction Java applications are widely used in enterprises due to their robustness, scalability, and extensive ecosystem. However, when deployed in cloud environments, they can incur significant costs if not optimized properly. Understanding how to manage and reduce cloud spending is essential for businesses looking to improve ROI without sacrificing performance. Read more…

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CI/CD Pipeline for Java Applications with Jenkins & AWS CodePipeline

Building a CI/CD Pipeline for Java Applications with Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline

Building a CI/CD Pipeline for Java Applications with Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) are essential for delivering software reliably and rapidly. In this guide, we’ll build a professional CI/CD pipeline for a Java application using Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline. By combining Jenkins’s flexibility with AWS CodePipeline’s managed delivery Read more…

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