Numerical calculations are grand. Of course, they are just another form of normal calculations - like I have said before. So, I have mostly used [VPython](http ...

Disabling Java in OS X requires doing so for each user account; however, even terminal commands for doing this may be a bit impractical to use as a substitute. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Note: The original 1995 white paper on Java’s 7 benefits actually said that “Java is interpreted ...

There are common aspects to static analysis for C and C++ compared to Java but there are differences as well. Static analysis tools are in widespread use because they are effective at finding ...

So many recent exploits have used Java as their attack vector, you might conclude Java should be shown the exit Java’s direct responsibility in the recent Mac Flashback Trojan attacks have many ...

Update January 10, 2013: A zero-day exploit is in the wild, attacking fully patched versions of Java. You can protect yourself by disabling the Java plugin from your ...