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Logging is a great method to monitor the progress of a program while at the same time maintaining flexibility to control the output. Simply put, logging is just printing out statements during the runtime of an application. In another blog I described a simplistic method for logging - using System.out.println. More advanced logging libraries however go beyond just printing to the console - their flexibility allows control of when, how, and where to log.

Many logging libraries exist, ...

So I'm going to try something new here: small, miniature tips which can help people improve their code. The focus will probably be towards the beginner/intermediate level, though there may be a few advanced tips every now and then.

So let's get started!

Static imports allow you to import static members of another class into your class. The main reason for this is to allow you to use those members without the long, drawn-out declaration of where that static member came ...

The Monty Hall problem is a statistical problem which originates from the television Game show Lets Make a Deal, hosted by Monty Hall. The game is simple: a contestant is presented 3 closed doors, behind one of which is a valuable prize (oftentimes described as a car, whereas the other doors have goats behind them). A contestant chooses a door. The host then opens one of the doors you did not choose, which does NOT contain the prize. Then the host asks - do you want to change your decision? What ...