🚀 Building RESTful Services with Java 25 & Spring Boot — A Complete Guide 1. What is a RESTful Service? REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications. A RESTful service : Exposes resources via URLs Uses HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH) Is stateless Exchanges representations (mostly JSON) Uses standard HTTP status codes Follows resource-oriented design Example Resources GET /api/employees -> Get all employees GET /api/employees/1 -> Get employee by id POST /api/employees -> Create employee PUT /api/employees/1 -> Update employee DELETE /api/employees/1 -> Delete employee 2. Tech Stack Java 25 Spring Boot 3.x+ (latest) Spring Web Spring Validation Spring Data JPA (optional for DB) Jackson (JSON serialization) Maven or Gradle H2 / PostgreSQL (optional) 3. Project Structure (Typical) com.example.demo ├── DemoApplica...

The next-generation, AI-augmented report designer for JasperReports. Traditional reporting tools are often heavy, outdated, and rigid. Jasper Studio FX is a reimagining of how developers and analysts design reports. Built with a modern JavaFX interface and powered by Generative AI, this project aims to bridge the gap between complex data reporting and modern UX standards. ✨ Key Features JavaFX Powered: A lightweight, high-performance UI that replaces the legacy Eclipse-based environment. AI Template Assistant: Integrated AI to help you generate industry-standard layouts, suggest data mappings, and fix alignment issues with natural language commands. Precision Design: Modern drag-and-drop mechanics with pixel-perfect snapping and advanced CSS styling support. Live Preview: Real-time rendering of your reports as you design, reducing the "build-and-check...

The transformation of Java over the last 30 years is one of the most enduring narratives in software engineering. Originally conceived for embedded electronics, it has evolved into a global standard for distributed systems while maintaining its foundational "Write Once, Run Anywhere" (WORA) philosophy. As we reach 2026, Java is undergoing a major renaissance, converging with generative AI and high-performance heterogeneous computing. The Modern Era: From Java 21 to JDK 25 The current landscape is defined by a rapid six-month release cadence that delivers impactful features more frequently than ever before. Java 21 LTS (The Concurrency Revolution): Introduced Virtual Threads through Project Loom , allowing developers to manage millions of concurrent tasks with minimal resource consumption by decoupling Java threads from heavyweight ...