Java
Perils of URLClassloader
Whenever we create seemingly harmless URlCLassloader in a repeated manner (say to generate / compile code) holding onto a good many jars in url classpath; we should always close the loader instance.
seam performance tips
Some tips on using jboss seam with EL, some handy tools and some code links for custom components
Revival of Java EE
Rebirth of Java EE with a complete metaphorphosis .. starting from rightsizing the platform, zero-configuration, modularization with web-fragments, pluggability with non-java fwks and workflows, simplied packaging, embracing to opensource-based osgi kernel, support of asynchronity, conversation scope and most comprehensive set of annotaions.