With each new Java platform release, the stewards of the language always include a few new preview features that can be toyed with only if a developer knows how to unlock the capabilities at runtime.

Minecraft: Education Edition can now teach kids how to code with the new Code Builder tool and the 'Agent', an in-game robot. Mojang will add Command Blocks in Education Edition later this year.

The time command in Minecraft is one of the niftiest commands used to alter or modify time, allowing players to speed up and change certain aspects of the dilation. It is great for gamers who want to ...

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...

Almost any game is improved when played with friends. If you don't have any, well, you can make some. That's why we jumped into some of the most popular multiplayer servers around to find the best, ...

Though most players enjoy Minecraft as a regular survival game, it is a massive sandbox that has loads of technical moving parts that are constantly at work. A few enthusiasts and mod developers like ...

Get started with Java streams, including how to create streams from Java collections, the mechanics of a stream pipeline, examples of functional programming with Java streams, and more. You can think ...

In the ever-going war of parity between the Minecraft Java vs Bedrock edition, it’s the Java edition that usually takes the cake. And that is thanks to a huge variety of amazing Minecraft mods, ...

Want to protect your base with a high-tech laser door in Minecraft? In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a realistic laser security entrance using Redstone, tripwires, and optional command ...

Unleash total chaos with a Minecraft Tsunami Blaster! In this tutorial, you'll learn how to build a wave-launching weapon using Redstone or command blocks — perfect for minigames, traps, or just ...