While it seems so basic that it wouldn't require a mention, there's a basic and often violated software design principle pertaining to Java method modifiers that is in need of explanation. A public ...

In the last Java 101 column, I presented the different primitive types that Java supports. I also discussed variables, their scope and characteristics, and the various places where developers can ...

However, several requirements — the need to define a class, declare a String array, use an access modifier and use the static keyword — expose new learners to advanced concepts that can make getting ...