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.

Static code analysis tools like Checkstyle and SonarQube. If you've ever wanted to experiment with a new IDE, it's worth dedicating a bit of time to download and install Visual Studio Code for Java.

Use Java assertions to test your assumptions about program correctness and check them in your code.

When building secure Java applications, it's important to make sure there are no plain text passwords anywhere in the code base.

Microsoft updates Java extensions for Visual Studio Code to make life easier for Java developers.