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The Minecraft server plugin ecosystem has changed a lot over the years. This article is an always up to date list of the most useful recommended plugins to have on your Minecraft server.

This article goes over the various development tools for Java development, each one's benefits, and my preference based on working with them.

There are two separate versions of Minecraft, Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. If you're thinking of starting a Minecraft server, this choice can be a daunting one.

If you need help with open-source projects, there are a few things you can keep in mind so you can find a solution sooner, and help out the developers at the same time.

JavaScript as a language is heavily asynchronous, with promises being deeply integrated. While this is sometimes the best solution, can the overhead of promises pose a problem for hot code?

The Minecraft server community has many misconceptions floating around about using MySQL or other databases with plugins, some of which cause servers to perform significantly worse.

There has been a fair amount of talk about how upcoming versions of Java will improve Minecraft. What's coming and how will it change things?

You may have heard mention of CraftBook 5. This post should give you all the information you need to understand what it is, why it exists, and what to expect.

It's been almost a year since the last big WorldEdit update. We're pleased to present WorldEdit 7.2, containing many new features, improvements, and bug fixes.

Timezones are confusing and unnecessary. While we likely won't get rid of them in the next few years, getting rid of them in the long term is beneficial and inevitable.

Quite often we get support requests from users where their server host is at fault. Find out common problems with server hosts, and how to solve them.

Running a Minecraft Server can be a daunting task. In this article you'll find answers to questions, guides for various systems, and advice on server administration.