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JDC Newsletter
June 20, 2000

Welcome to the Java Developer ConnectionSM (JDC) Newsletter, covering Early Access software releases, new products, developer programs, and more.

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Inside The JDC

Did You Know?

Product News

Early Access Developer Release Software

Product and Technology Releases

Developer Programs and Resources

Java Developer's Marketplace


Inside The JDC

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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