This tutorial builds on the example presented in a previous tutorial. Here we will explore the difference between the Hibernate second-level cache and the standard query cache and how the two can be used in conjunction to reduce the number of database transactions in an application.

This tutorial presents an exploration of the Hibernate second-level cache. By the end, we will have the tools to integrate Ehcache into a web application and to expire its entries at fixed, regular intervals using the Quartz scheduler to run a Spring batch process.

I have been using a tool for some time with clients and teams to find out what software quality attributes the product development team should focus on in the project. ISO standard 9621 describes the quality attributes found in software. The following image shows the 6 categories and specific attributes contained within them. Before I [...]

Project portfolio prioritization is a tough job. Even when times are good, you can’t undertake every project. When times are bad, you not only have to take on fewer new projects, you have to revaluate your portfolio and stop ongoing projects.