Java & Spring development
Tutorials and walkthroughs covering Java, the Spring Framework, Spring Batch, Shiro and Bootique, with the sample code behind them.
About NixMash
A blog and a working practice in open source
NixMash is a mashup of the awesome open source technologies used in Linux as a Java developer. The blog went online in February 2013, and NixMash Spring — an open source Spring application — lives on GitHub with more than 200 stars and over 100 forks.
The site covers Java development with the Spring Framework, microservice application patterns, Linux system administration, Bash scripting, PostgreSQL, Shiro, Bootique, and Android development, along with practical notes on running WordPress for small business owners.
Recent client work includes Parasite Wonders for Dr. Bobbi Pritt of the Mayo Clinic — a project built for that client, not an affiliation with the clinic.
- About NixMash — background, open source work and open source licensing stance.
- Recent Posts and Links — articles and tutorials on Java, Linux and the open source toolchain.
- Services — WordPress site management for small business and Java development consulting.
- Tags — posts tagged Microservices, Spring Batch and related Java topics.
NixMash began as a personal notebook for an independent Java developer who wanted to record the open source tools he actually uses every day on Ubuntu and Linux Mint. What started as a short collection of tips and tricks grew into a working practice: a place where Linux administration, Java and Spring Framework microservice application development, and open source licensing questions are all treated as part of the same craft. The result is a blog that mixes technical how-tos with commentary on freedom of choice in software, aimed at readers who prefer to build on free tools rather than proprietary platforms.
The site also carries a broader marketing and SEO interest, since a strong web presence matters for anyone running a small SaaS or consultancy from a home office. Practical search engine optimization is treated as a topic worth learning rather than a black box: content structure, keyword research, readable headings, and fast-loading pages are all discussed in plain language. Alongside the writing, NixMash hosts an open source Spring application published on GitHub, giving visitors runnable code to examine, fork, and adapt for their own projects.
Browsing NixMash means moving between a blog, a services page, and an about section, with popular topics and frequently asked questions organized to help visitors find useful material quickly. Readers interested in consulting or collaboration can follow the site's guidance on applying for a consultation, while newcomers can start with the services overview to understand how the author works with teams. The overall tone is unhurried and practical: no hype, no jargon walls, just accumulated experience shared in the hope that others can build on the same open source foundation.
