Top 5 NoSQL Databases Programmers Should Learn in 2025 [UPDATED]

Though it's not mandatory for Java or Web developers to learn the NoSQL database, the world is moving in that direction, and both Java and Web developer should be familiar with NoSQL databases. If you are wondering what a NoSQL database is means, then here is a quick overview. A NoSQL database refers to non SQL, non-relational, or not only SQL) that provides a mechanism for storage and retrieval of data, which is modeled in means other than the tabular relations used in relational databases. With Spring 5 introducing Web-Flux, a new non-blocking web framework, the use of a NoSQL database will only grow, but the big question is which NoSQL database to start with?

Top 5 Resume and CV Tips for Beginners and Experienced IT Professionals in 2025

If you are a beginner or experienced IT professional looking for some resume writing tips then you have come to the right place. In this article, I am going to share 5 crucial tips to make your resume better so that you can get more calls, offers, and your dream jobs in 2025. Recently I received an email from one of my readers that he is not getting enough interview calls though he was applying for every possible job he could from Job portals like Monster.com and Naukri.com. I asked him to send his resume to me and within 30 seconds of opening his Resume, I know why he was not getting calls. Though he has the right skills and some experience, his resume was not up-to-the-mark, and I am sure it gets filtered by either non-technical people, junior HR, or project managers.

Udemy vs CodeCademy vs Zero to Mastery Review? Which is the best place to learn Programming in 2025?

Online learning, particularly online courses, has completely changed the way people learn things as whoever I speak from beginner to professionals; everyone seems to prefer learning online. The current global situation has also accelerated the need for online learning. This is a nice change, but, with so many choices available, there is also a lot of confusion which often pops up when I discuss with my readers. One question which has been kept coming in the past is which platform to choose for learning online? CodeCademy, Udemy, or ZTM Academy? This is the most common question among all beginners mind who have just started to learn coding and programming online.

How to Crack Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 Certification Exam in 2025

Hello guys, if you are looking for cloud certifications in 2025 then Microsoft Azure Cloud certifications can be a great addition to your profile. Azure certifications are one of the top cloud certifications you can take in 2025 along with AWS certifications. Earlier, I have shared a few tips, courses, and practice tests to pass the AZ-900 or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam and today, I'll talk about AZ-104 or Microsoft Azure Administrator certification.  A couple of years ago, Microsoft launched two new certifications AZ-100 and AZ-101. These are the replacement of 70-535 for the new role-based Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification. 

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Programmers, Software Engineers, and Tech Geeks in 2025

Hello guys, it's that time of the year again when we buy gifts for our loved ones, friends, and colleagues. If you are looking for gift ideas for your programmer friends and colleagues then you have come to the right place. My friend circle has a lot of programmers and non-programmers. When it comes to buying gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays, I receive a lot of queries from my non-programmer family and friends about what to buy for a programmer? Well, buying a gift is easy but choosing or finding the right gift for someone is really really tough. I have had this experience when it comes to buying gifts for kids. 

10 Things Java Programmers Should Learn in 2025 [UPDATED]

It's 27th December now, and only a few days have left in the year 2025, one of the years which brings joy and freedom after a couple of years of lockdown. Now, it's time to look back and retrospect on what you have achieved in 2023 and what you could have done better, despite all the challenges 2025 has thrown to all of us. This will also help you to create your goals for 2025. As a programmer, our biggest challenge is to keep ourselves up-to-date. Technology changes very fast, and you will see a new version of programming language and framework coming to every couple of years. This year has plentiful changes with keeping up-to-date with a new Java version every 6 months, Spring 6.0, Spring Security 6.0, and Spring Boot 3; it's probably the busiest year in terms of changes for Java developers.

Top 10 Microsoft Azure Certifications to Take in 2025 - Best of Lot

Hello guys, if you are aiming to become an Azure certified professional and looking for top 10 Azure certifications then you have come to the right place. Earlier, I have shared many best AWS certifications and many free courses to learn AWS, GCP, and today I am going to share the top 10 Azure certifications you can aim for in 2025. Cloud computing technology is growing almost faster than any other industry and in fact, the growth has increased by 17% in 2025 compared to the last year, and that because of many facts like the tremendous increase in SaaS companies as well as the power you get compared to what you paid for made a lot of people thinking to use the cloud to store their websites and running their businesses.

The 2025 Laravel Developer RoadMap

Hello folks, if you want to learn Laravel for Web Development but no idea from where to start it then you have come to the right place. Laravel is one of the top PHP Framework for web development and also quite popular one. In the past, I have shared best Laravel Courses and best PHP courses and in this article, I am going to share the full 2025 Laravel RoadMap. I love these roadmap and in the past have shared many of them which you can find at the end of these article. They are often the most comprehensive guide to learn a new technology. 

Why Java Developer Should Learn Maven or Gradle in 2025?

Hello guys, being a Java blogger, many Java developers ask me questions like "I am learning Java, should I also learn Maven or Gradle?" or "Is it mandatory to learn Maven to get a job as a Java developer", "Should I learn Maven or Gradle, which one is better for future?" and the less common one "Why should I learn Maven or Gradle as a Java developer?".  In the past, I have shared the best courses to learn Maven for Java developers and some useful Gradle books and courses,  as well as answered questions around Maven vs Gradle and I will try to answer these questions in this article and assert the importance of Maven and Gradle as a build tool for Java Developer.  Along the way, I will also share useful resources to learn both Maven and Gradle for Java developers. 

Top 10 AWS (Amazon Web Services) Certifications for IT Professionals in 2025 - Best of Lot

Hello guys, if you are thinking to take your cloud skills to next level or want to become a certified cloud professional then you have come to the right place. In the past, I have shared many free and paid courses to learn AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud certification, and today, I am going to share the 10 best Cloud certifications for AWS Cloud professionals can aim for in 2025. These certifications are provided by Amazon itself and they are highly regarded. These are also role-based certifications which means you have certificates from developers, DevOps engineers, system admins, software architects, DBAs, Security experts, Network experts, Big Data professionals, and Data Analysts. You can choose them depending upon your skill and experience.

Top 6 Microservices Frameworks Java Developers Should Learn in 2025 - Best of Lot

Hello Java Programmers, if you are thinking about Microservice Architecture and Cloud-Native development in Java and exploring options like frameworks, libraries, and technologies then you have come to the right place. Earlier, I have shared the best Microservice courses, and Microservice design patterns and in this article,  I am going to share the best Microservice Framework for Java developers. While you may know that Spring Boot and Spring Cloud is the leading framework for developing Microservice applications in Java, there are a couple of more options as well like MicroNaut, DropWizard, and Quarkus IO. In this article, you will learn about the top 5 frameworks you can use to develop Microservice in Java.

10 Reasons to Learn Java Programming Language in 2025 and Why Java is Best

Java is one of the best programming languages created ever, and I am not saying this because I am a passionate Java developer, but Java has proved it in the last 20 years. Two decades is a big time for any Programming language, and Java has gained strength every passing day. Though there are times when Java development slows down, Java has responded well. Earlier with groundbreaking changes in the form of Enum, Generics, and Autoboxing in Java 5, performance improvement with Java 6, functional programming using the lambda expressions in Java 8, and Google's choice of language for Android apps development keeps Java as a front-line programming language.

Top 7 Topics for Cracking Programming Job Interviews in 2025

Hello folks, are you thinking of a new job in 2025 and looking for which topics and skills to prepare for your coding interview? There is no doubt cracking the Coding interviews of tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon is very hard. However, you can still break it by carefully planning and preparing the essential skills which matter most, like Data structures and Algorithms, System Design, Multithreading and Concurrency, SQL and Database design, and of course, problem-solving skills. Being an author of Java and a programming blog, I often receive queries about preparing for coding interviews? How to pass Google or Microsoft Software Developer interviews? Or how can I get a software development job on Amazon or Facebook? After answering many of my readers one by one on Facebook and LinkedIn, I thought to put together a list of essential topics for coding interviews.

How to Crack AWS Certified Developer Associate Certification Exam DVA-C02 in 2025

Hello guys,  if you are preparing for AWS Developer Associate certification with exam code DVA-C02 in 2025 and looking for the best books, courses, and overall guidance to pass this exam then you have come to the right place. Earlier, I have shared the best AWS developer courses and practice tests, and today, I am going to share the overall guide and complete resources to pass this prestigious AWS cloud certification. There is no doubt that AWS certification is very valuable and opens the door for a lot of opportunities, not just for system admins and solution architects but also for developers and DevOps Engineers.

10 Things Computer Science Graduates, Freshers Can Learn to Become a Java Developer in 2025

Hello guys, if you are a beginner looking for a job as Java developer but not sure what you should know or learn to become a professional Java developer then you have come to the right place. In the past, I have shared the best Java courses, books, websites, and even a complete Java developer roadmap and today, I am going to share few must know things to become a professional Java developer. I have interviewed many freshers and computer engineers from colleges, interns, and new hires, so for the people fresh out of school and colleges, here are some of the things I wish/hope they know before applying for developer job.