Understanding Java SecureRandom Algorithms on Linux

High-quality random numbers are essential for cryptography, secure key generation, and other security-sensitive applications. Standard pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs) produce…

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Disabling IPv6 in Java

Java applications by default support both IPv4 and IPv6, depending on the underlying operating system and network configuration. In some…

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eBPF and Cilium: The Future of Networking

The landscape of networking has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by the rise of containerization and cloud-native technologies. Traditional…

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Create, Extract Jar Files on Linux, MacOS, and Windows

JAR (Java ARchive) files serve as the standard and portable means to consolidate all components of a Java application into…

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Install OpenJDK on Linux, macOS, Windows

The Oracle JDK is available for free download and personal use, but it now imposes strict licensing terms for commercial…

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eBPF Unveiled: A Beginner’s Guide

In the ever-evolving landscape of software and systems programming, eBPF, or Extended Berkeley Packet Filter, has emerged as a groundbreaking…

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Measuring Time: From Java to Kernel and back

Problem Statement Even the most basic problems become interesting when you dig deep enough. Today, I would like to do…

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A small bank application with Clojure

Overview Clojure is a passionate language that uses strong mathematical expressions for you to write a code, I think it’s…

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People migrating from Github to Gitlab should learn about these details first

After Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Github, a mass exodus has kind of begun and many small and large projects are…

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