Java properties have been a staple of Java development for many years. Even today, Java properties are used in popular frameworks and tools such as the Spring Framework and Ant. Most of the Java ...

Every once in a while, I’m reminded of a few subtle nuances of Ant properties that can, when forgotten, lead to confusion when dealing with Ant. In particular, the fact that Ant properties are ...

Novice programmers rarely see the value in externalized configuration. It's tedious and doesn't result in an immediate payoff. That means this task is often overlooked or done poorly, if at all. For ...