About the Author - Aleg Katovich

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way software is developed. 65% of developers worldwide already use AI tools daily or weekly, according to Stack Overflow’s latest annual survey. Our recent internal study at SaM Solutions showed an even higher share of Java engineers utilizing AI tools in everyday work.

In a world of cloud computing, Internet of Things, and mobile devices, software applications must handle huge volumes of concurrent users and data events. Slowing down is not acceptable. But traditional programming models seem to reach the limits of their capabilities. 

Artificial intelligence has already moved from pilots to broad enterprise adoption. In 2024, 78% of organizations used AI in at least one business area, up from 55% just a year earlier. According to Gartner’s 2024 CEO Survey, 87% of CEOs believe AI’s benefits outweigh its risks for business, and 59% say AI will have the […]

As Java is turning 30 this year, it is still among the most used and effective programming languages today. It is the primary technology for Android app development. It is widely used in ecommerce, embedded systems, and various corporate systems. But what about modern web development? Has Java managed to catch up with the rapidly […]

Java is famous for its wide usage in enterprise environments, financial systems and ecommerce platforms, so undoubtedly its security is of vital importance. In this article, we’ll explore the critical aspects of Java web application security, from factors that can weaken security in Java web applications​ and the most common vulnerabilities to Java features that […]

You can’t go without different types of testing in any software project. A diverse set of tests is needed to make sure that the final product corresponds with all the functional and non-functional requirements.  In this article, we discuss integration tests in Java solutions. You’ll learn why they are important, how to conduct the process, […]

Choosing the right language at the beginning of any software project is key. Many factors come into play: language capabilities, ease of coding, compatibility with different operating systems and mobile platforms, project size, domain specifics, and more. To help you avoid the painful choices, this article explores why and when Java is the appropriate language […]

Relying on microservices rather than a monolithic architecture has become the new normal in software development. This is especially true for complex systems with numerous integrations.

In our previous blog post, we discussed the benefits and best practices of AWS Java development. This article is dedicated to another prominent cloud provider — Microsoft Azure. SaM Solutions’ chief Java technologist, Aleg Katovich, shares experience using Azure for Java developers.

Java is one of the most popular programming languages worldwide. Many businesses use mobile, desktop and embedded Java applications in their processes. Most of these apps have an interface that allows users to interact with the software and perform tasks. In this article, we’ll look at how to create a graphical user interface (GUI) in […]