Difference between Stable and Unstable Sorting Algorithm - MergeSort vs QuickSort

Recently in one on the interview, after some initial questions about sorting algorithms e.g. how do you write QuickSort or difference between QuickSort and MergeSort, the interviewer asked about do you understand the difference between stable and unstable sorting algorithm? This question was new to my reader, so he says, Sorry, never heard about that. The story ended there, and Interviewer moved on to next question but like many of us, my reader went on to find more about unanswered questions and ultimately he asks me what is the meaning of a stable and unstable sorting algorithm? Some of you might be heard about it and many of you might not know about this distinction, I'll try to answer this question in this article.

Top 30 Eclipse Keyboard Shortcuts for Java Programmers

This tutorial is about 30 Eclipse keyboard shortcuts, this list is by no means complete and I will suggest you guys share eclipse shortcuts listed other than here to make this more useful. Eclipse is the most used Java development IDE and knowing these Eclipse shortcuts not only improve your productivity but also makes you more efficient. You will have more time for things you like to do. Using keyboard shortcuts also helps to impress colleagues and shows that you have a good hold on tools you used for Java Development. If you are a Java developer, who use Eclipse as your main IDE for all-purpose e.g. coding, development, and debugging, then I also suggest you take a look at Beginners Eclipse Java IDE Training Course, one of the best course to learn how to use Eclipse effectively from Java programmer's perspective.

How to Find Multiple Missing Integers in Given Array of Numbers with Duplicates in Java?

It's been a long time since I have discussed any coding or algorithm interview questions, so I thought to revisit one of the most popular array based coding problem of finding missing numbers in a given array of integers. You might have heard or seen this problem before on your programming job interviews and you might already know how to solve this problem. But, there are a lot of different versions of this problem with increasing difficulty levels which interviewers normally use to confuse candidate and further test their ability to adapt to frequent changes. In the past I have demonstrated how to find the missing number in a sorted array as well on the unsorted integer array in Java using BitSet (see here), but, with just one missing number and without any duplicates, which kinda make those problems a bit easier.

10 Tips to Become a Better Java Developer in 2019

I often receive emails from my readers about how they can become a better Java developer, what things they should learn, and which area they can work on to become a Rockstar Java developer. After answering them individually over the last few years, I thought to jot down a couple of points which I think will make you a better Java Programmer and Application developer. But, before going into that, I would like to stress that a better programmer is always a better Java developer and that's why all the tips I have shared before to improve your programming skill and become a better programmer still holds true.

Top 5 Online Courses to Learn to Code With No Programming Experience- Best of Lot

Programming and/or Coding is one of the important skills for today's technical world and awareness of coding is growing every passing day. In my time, about 20 years back, I only learned to code when I entered into engineering college to pursue Computer Science and Engineering degree, but things have changed a lot since then. Nowadays, even kids have started learning to code, even my daughter can code and much better than what I can do even in college. More accessible computing gadgets like iPad, iPhone, Smartphone and Laptops has truly changed the environment and made Coding or Programming more accessible.

5 Websites to Learn SQL Online for FREE

The SQL is one of the most important skills for any programmer be it a Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or Ruby developer. Almost 95% of the Java applications use a relational database in their back-end and almost all web applications use the database. In recent years, one of the most common way to learn any programming skill is online, at your comfort of the office or home and SQL is no different. Learning SQL online has another advantage of a quick head start because you don't need to install a database and create tables to write some SELECT queries. The installation and setup is definitely a tough part for beginners and I have gone through that pain every time I have to learn a new database.