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Product News
Early Access Developer Release Software
Product and Technology Releases
Developer Programs and Resources
Java Developer's Marketplace
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New on the JDC
Online Training
Writing Enterprise Applications with Java(TM) 2, Enterprise Edition:
This tutorial introduces you to the APIs, tools, and services
provided in the Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Reference
Implementation. All lessons have been updated to the 1.2.1
release of Java 2, Enterprise Edition.
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/onlineTraining/J2EE/Intro/
Articles
Java(TM) 2D Cosmic Art Applet. Try this new applet. See how
using the Java(TM) 2D API with a JFC/Swing-based user interface
produces spiraling and unfolding patterns based on ellipses that
are scaled and rotated about their center point.
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/technicalArticles/GUI/2d-ide/
Whitepapers. Read whitepapers from Sun Microsystems(TM) engineers
on sample applications that can be deployed on J2EE-compliant
servers, using Enterprise JavaBeans(TM) and JavaServer Pages(TM).
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/technicalArticles/whitepapers/javaone00/
Resource Management System: A J2EE Sample Application. RMS
makes a reappearance on the JDC. It now runs with Java(TM) 2 SDK,
Enterprise Edition 1.2. Here's your opportunity to download and
examine a working application that runs on the J2EE platform.
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/technicalArticles/J2EE/rms/
Book Excerpts
Effective Java(TM) Programming. Chapter 2, Substitutes for Missing C
Constructs, discusses alternatives for C constructs not included
in the JavaTM programming language. Of particular interest is the
section on the typesafe enum pattern, which is not widely known.
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/Books/shiftintojava/
Core Servlets and JavaServer Pages(TM) Two chapters from this
practical guide to using the Java Platform for web-enabled
applications and dynamic web sites. Chapters cover: generating
the server response, and defining your own tags.
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/Books/cservletsjsp/
Quiz by jGuru
Enterprise JavaBeans(TM) (EJB) Technology Fundamentals Quiz.
What do you know about the Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) API?
Try this quiz and see what you learned from the EJB Technology
Fundamentals Short Course by jGuru.com.
http://developer.java.sun/developer/Quizzes/ejb
jGuru.com (formerly The Magelang Institute) has been
dedicated to promoting the growth of the Java technology
community through evangelism, education and software since
1995. You can find out more about their activities, including
community-driven FAQs and online learning, at www.jguru.com
Tech Tips
Read about using BreakIterator to parse text, and Goto
statements and Java(TM) Programming.
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/TechTips/2000/tt0613.html
Did You Know?
The Notable Contributions box on the JDC includes links to other
excellent resources for Java developers. For example, one of the
links is to jGuru FAQs. jGuru FAQs run the gamut of Java-related
topics, anywhere from applets to XML.
To access the JDC, go to:
http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/
Product News
Early Access Developer Release Software
The following Java platform software is now available for download on the JDC:
Product and Technology Release Software
The following Java platform software and technology releases are now available
for download:
Java 2 SDK Enterprise Edition, Version 1.2.1 Japanese
This is the Japanese edition of the J2EE SDK v 1.2.1.
Download
J2EETMConnector Architecture Specification 1.0 Public Draft
This specification provides a standard architecture for integrating heterogeneous Enterprise Information Systems.
The architecture is based on technologies that are defined and standardized as part of the Java 2 Platform,
Enterprise Edition.
Download
Enterprise JavaBeansTM(EJB) Specification 2.0 Public Draft
EJB 2.0 technology represents a major new release offering significant additional features such
as integration with Java Message ServiceTM (JMS). This public draft is made available through the
Java Community Process.
Download
The JavaTM Web Start API
This new application-deployment technology gives you the power to launch full-featured applications
with a single click from your Web browser. You can now download and launch applications, such
as a complete spreadsheet program or an Internet chat client, without going through complicated
installation procedures.
Download
Java CardTM
Java Card(TM) 2.1.1 With Java Card 2.1.1 technology, new
applications and services can be rapidly and securely built,
tested, and deployed. This reduces development costs, adds
product differentiation, and enhances value-add for customers.
Download
JavaTM Media Framework (JMF) 2.1
The latest release JMF 2.1
adds support for audio and video and other time-based media!
Available for JDK 1.1.x or greater, this release features
Sun Ray(TM) and Linux support, along with RTP, RTSP and other
enhancements.
Download
PersonalJavaTM Runtime Environment v 1.0
for Windows CE 2.11
The PersonalJavaTM Runtime Environment is a binary version of
the PersonalJava application environment targeted for use on
specific device platforms. With the PersonalJava Runtime
Environment, you will be able to run applets and applications
written to the appropriate PersonalJava API specification.
Download
Developer Programs and Resources
iDevelop2000SM
The iDevelop2000 event for developer education and training
is coming to 23 cities around the world. Meet Sun Developer
Connection (SDC) professionals and take advantage of Sun's
programs and services for developers.
For registration information and schedule details, see:
http://technet.oracle.com/events/idevelop2000/index.htm
Code Camps
This two-day, hands-on programming camp will show experienced
Java(TM) developers how to write Jini(TM) software-based
services and clients, set up the Jini runtime environment
(web server, RMI activation daemon, Lookup service and
selected tools), and more.
Jini Code Camp: July 24-25, July 27-28 - Mountain View, CA
http://www.sun.com/developers/edu/camps/jini.html
Java Developer's Marketplace
Flashline Component Manager
Flashline Component Manager provides a global repository for
Java components, documentation and related services. Once
installed, Flashline Component Manager Web-enables your IDE,
providing a powerful tool for accessing, searching, identifying,
acquiring, and managing Java components.
For more information, see: http://www.flashline.com
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