javapapers’ best of 2013

This post is a summary of the best articles of Javapapers in year 2013. These are not based on traffic volume or number of comments. I took multiple factors into consideration including above and prepared the following list. It is just an ordered list and is not ranking.

1. Java Abstraction
   Abstraction is the concept of exposing only the required essential characteristics and behavior with respect to a context.
2. Java Decompiler
   Decompiler is to reverse engineer source code from object code. A decompiler for java should get the respective source file from its Java binary class file.
3. Android SQLite Database
   Android platform includes the SQLite embedded database and provides out of the box support to use it via Android APIs. In this tutorial we shall see how to get started with SQLite database in Android.
4. Java History
   Java history gives a quick recap of how Java evolved to its current state in a nice timeline. – This article is a must read. I promise you will read something new and interesting.
5. Memento Design Pattern
   Memento design pattern helps to restore an object’s state to it previous state. Should we call it Ctrl+z design pattern instead?
6. hashCode And equals Methods Override
   discuss about hashCode, equals methods and what role they play in an object.
7. Java Puzzle: Commented Code Compiles
   Let there be anything inside the commented code, how can the Java compiler complain about it.
8. Get Current Location in Android
   This android tutorial is to help learn location based service in android platform. Knowing the current location in an android mobile will pave the way for developing many innovative Android apps
9. Java Encapsulation
   Encapsulation is the ability to package data, related behavior in an object bundle and control/restrict access to them (both data and function) from other objects.
10. Monitor a Folder using Java
    a java program should monitor a folder and it should alert if a new file is created.