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Multithreaded JUnit Test

Published on 2012-02-28 05:55:46

JUnit is one of the most common unit test framework for Java applications. However, currently there is no easy to provide write a unit test to test the application under a multi-threaded scenario. This tutorial and the codes are aimed to extend the existing JUnit framework to bridge this gap. Extending org.junit.runner.BlockJUnit4ClassRunner Writing your own JUnit Runner is the easiest way to customise how you would like the unit tests to run. In this case, to ensure that majority of the JUnit e [..] > read more

Two Way SSL Restful Service using Apache CXF

Published on 2012-02-23 06:07:54

Creating a RESTful service using Apache CXF library is very straight forward. This tutorial aims to provide a detailed step by step guide to setup a secured RESTful service using 2 way SSL. The RESTful client will be created as part of a unit test, and with a sample connection pool setup using Spring Framework to allow caching for connection objects. Step 1 – Create the RESTful Service The simplest way to create a RESTful service is to use the JAX-RS annotations. Below is an example of cre [..] > read more

Bypass the Evil Filter with Apache Server

Published on 2010-03-28 07:07:26

Heated discussions around net filtering has been going on in Austria. And given Google’s recent pulled out, I started to wonder why is there a lack of discussions around an easy way to bypass these content filters. Here I would like to provide > read more

Agile software documentation

Published on 2010-03-24 05:50:58

Software documentation should be written for specific audience. Understand what your audiences care for is vital to important to determine what information is required. Traditionally, most documentation is done in huge MS Word document. However, most > read more

Securing your JSF pages against XSS

Published on 2010-03-20 06:44:21

Cross Site Scripting Cross site scripting (XSS) is a security vulnerability found in websites where malicious attackers inject malicious javascripts to steal information from users accessing the websites. This type of attack usually take advantage of > read more

Give your Online Business A Mini-Me

Published on 2010-03-16 03:46:23

Business these days need to allow customers to personalise the services they desire. Similiar trends have taken off with websites that opened up their platform to allow businesses and developers to be creative on how they utilise the platform. Here a > read more

Realisation of The Architecture Vision

Published on 2010-03-12 07:32:50

Defining Enterprise Architecture Strategy It is often an enterprise architect’s responsibility to work with the business stakeholders to define an enterprise strategy that fits into the over strategy of the organisation. Using the TOGAF archite > read more

Event Driven MVC with JSF and JBoss Seam

Published on 2010-03-09 04:22:22

Proper MVC with JSF Most Java web frameworks were designed with MVC in mind, however, JSF is probably one of the only few that achieved the goal. Combining JSF with JBoss Seam and Facelets, a developer can implement the MVC design pattern by using J > read more

The black art of software estimation and agile SDLC

Published on 2010-03-03 05:30:02

An agile organisation People often talk about the Agile software development approach as the ability to adapt changes and to take new requirements and to re-prioritise the deliverable. I believe wholeheartedly in that agility is the key to the succes > read more

Practical Enterprise Architecture

Published on 2010-02-27 07:21:06

I was browsing the net trying to learn from some experienced architects about implementing an architecture framework. Interestingly, I came across a few blogs and tweets talking about what enterpise architecture is and what it is not. The article tha > read more

Modular Software Release by Maven

Published on 2010-02-26 04:57:17

Maven is the de facto tool for JEE application build and dependency management. Most developers are familiar with how to use it, mainly for its artifact dependency management. Simpliest Setup A simple maven 2 pom looks like below > read more