In this Java Q&A installment, I show how any Java method can throw an arbitrary exception— checked or unchecked —with relative ease and without employing any native code.

The Java static code analysis tool Checkstyle will automate this process. Checkstyle enforces rules that are simple and, when violated, easily fixed with an IDE such as NetBeans or Eclipse to reformat ...

Maximizing code reuse in your Java programs means writing code that is easy to read, understand, and maintain. Here are eight ways to get started.