Vikas Singh
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Vikas is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Brilworks, leads the company's tech innovations with extensive experience in software development. He drives the team to deliver impactful digital solutions globally.
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The Role of Java APIs in Modern Software Development
Java, a versatile and widely used programming language, powers a vast array of applications, from enterprise systems to mobile apps. According to the TIOBE index, Java remains one of the most popular programming languages.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
Java migration and modernization
Building an app from scratch can lead you to explore a lot of tempting new technologies. Many frameworks out there make you think that if your infrastructure doesn't match the latest trends, your company is at risk of falling behind. This idea creates confusion around modernizing your apps and often prevents meaningful discussions on the topic.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
Java App Maintenance: How to Ensure Longevity and Performance
Once your application is developed and launched, the next important step is maintenance. This stage is all about keeping your app running smoothly and making sure it stays up-to-date. Maintenance includes tasks like checking how well the app is performing, updating the libraries and technologies it uses, and managing the app’s overall lifecycle. In simple terms, it’s about keeping the app healthy and useful for a long time.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
7 Best Java IDEs for Developers
Java editors, also called Java IDEs (for Java integrated development environment), improve the development experience. In addition to streamlining the code writing, they speed up development with a wealth of libraries. There are so many editors available today that a developer may find it overwhelming to choose the right one.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
Best Practices for Effective Logging Strategies
Do you know that logging too much can be as problematic as logging too little? Many developers face the same challenge: figuring out what information will actually matter when something goes wrong. The usual reaction? Log everything. This may seem like a safe bet, but it is very often followed by an overwhelming number of log files, higher costs, and lots of frustration when trying to find useful data.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
Java Performance Monitoring: How to & Best Tools to Use
When it comes to business success, application performance is everything. A single second of lag can impact your organization's reputation. In fact, McKinsey's recent research shows that app performance isn't just a technical detail-it directly impacts business success. By monitoring and optimizing an app's performance, businesses can achieve up to 35% higher revenue growth.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
How Exception Handling Works in Java
When you are writing code, things don’t always go as planned. Sometimes, unexpected errors pop up, like a file not being found or a network failure. To handle these situations, Java provides a structured approach — an exception handling mechanism.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
The Best Way to Optimize Garbage Collection for Java Applications
In Java, the performance of an application greatly depends on memory management. Java garbage collection removes objects that no longer point to any active part of a program and is targeted by garbage collection. It keeps the application’s memory footprint minimal and efficient for you.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
Garbage Collection in Java Explained
Java is a powerful and flexible programming language, and one of its standout features is automatic memory management, called garbage collection. In simple terms, Java takes care of cleaning up unused memory so you don’t have to do it manually. This helps avoid common memory issues like leaks or crashes, which can happen when memory isn’t managed properly.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
7 Java Profiling Tools That Will Skyrocket Your Productivity
Writing code correctly is important, but it’s equally crucial to understand how it performs in a real environment. To get a better sense of what happens internally, Java profiling tools can significantly streamline this process. While you may need to dedicate some extra time to profiling, it will ultimately save you a great deal of time that would otherwise be spent debugging without the help of these tools.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
What's New in Java 21 [Key Changes to Know]
Java, the most popular software development platform, has been evolving continuously. From version to version, each time, it brings in copious changes and improvements. Java 21 is one such iteration with some new features. It also features several improvements that will make working with Java fun.
By Vikas Singhabout a year ago in Journal
