Matthew Tyson
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Matthew Tyson is a founder of Dark Horse Group, Inc. He believes in people-first technology. When not playing guitar, Matt explores the backcountry and the philosophical hinterlands. He has written for JavaWorld and InfoWorld since 2007.
What is the JDK? Introduction to the Java Development Kit
The JDK is the development platform for building Java applications. Learn about different JDK versions, then install a JDK in your development environment and use it to compile a Java program.
Java's Simple Web Server: Static HTTP servers made easy
Java 18's Simple Web Server lets you use a command-line tool or API to host files and more. Here's how it works.
Get started with Java's new structured concurrency model
Java has a powerful new concurrency model, and it works with both traditional and virtual threads. Here's a first look at structured concurrency.
Project Valhalla: A look inside Java’s epic refactor
Valhalla is nothing short of a Java language overhaul, promising to correct longstanding performance issues. Here's a first look at what's coming, starting with the new value classes and primitive classes.
Project Loom: Understand the new Java concurrency model
Project Loom massively increases resource efficiency while preserving backward compatibility with Java threads. Here's a look at Loom and the roadmap ahead.
Intro to virtual threads: A new approach to Java concurrency
Virtual threads take the responsibility for allocating system resources out of your application code and into the JVM. Here's a first look at virtual threads in Java 21.
Intro to OOP: The everyday programming style
Here's what you need to know about object-oriented programming with classes, methods, objects, and interfaces, with examples in Java, Python, and TypeScript.
Using JavaScript's built-in objects
Built-in JavaScript objects and functions are ones you'll use all the time. Here's how to use Object, JSON, String, Math, Date, and console in your JavaScript programs.
The best open source software of 2023
InfoWorld’s 2023 Bossie Awards recognize the year’s leading open source tools for software development, data management, analytics, AI, and machine learning.
Intro to JSON-LD: JSON for the semantic web
JSON-LD extends JSON to include linking information. Here's how it could make JSON a top-tier player in hypermedia and the semantic web.
Intro to Hyperscript: Rethinking JavaScript
Hyperscript is a newer language for handling common scripting needs on the JavaScript front end. You can use it by itself or in tandem with HTMX.