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JDC Newsletter
November 30, 1999

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

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

New feature:

Ask Espresso Man. This first in a series of Q & A sessions discusses the implications of XML and its opportunities for Java application development.

Online training:

New: Writing J2EE Enterprise Applications: A tutorial introducing the APIs, tools, and services provided in the J2EE Reference Implementation. Lesson 1: A Simple Session Bean, and Lesson 2: A Simple Entity Beans are now available.

Articles:

Testing and JavaTM technology. This article describes the barometrics, procedures, tool types, and special needs of testing in the cross-platform/multidevice realms of JavaTM technology.

Book Excerpts:

JavaSpaces Principles, Patterns, and Practice: Chapter 11: A Parallel Application. This excerpt reviews the command pattern, builds a compute server, and constructs an application to break encrypted passwords.

Another excerpt, Chapter 1: Introduction, is also available on the JDC.

Did You Know?

The JDC Docs & Training page is a good place to find the information you need about JavaTM Technology. Here you'll find links to a wide-range of resources such as articles, tutorials, book excerpts, code samples, Tech Tips, and more.

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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:

PersonalJavaTM emulation environment, version 3.0.2.
The PersonalJava emulation environment is a development environment for verifying that PersonalJava applets and applications developed using the JDKTM run in the PersonalJava application development environment. Version 3.0.2 is a reference implementation that adds minor updates and clarifications to version 3.0.1.

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JiniTM Technology Starter Kit Version 1.0.1.
This kit fixes bugs in the 1.0 release. The kit contains the following three components: JiniTM Technology Core Platform (JCP), which provides core Jini technology software; JiniTM Technology Extended Platform (JXP), which provides extended Jini technology interfaces and classes; and the JiniTM Software Kit (JSK), which provides service implementations that are specified in the Jini Technology Core Platform (JCP).

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JavaSpacesTM Technology Kit Version 1.0.1.
The JavaSpaces Technology Kit (JSTK) fixes bugs in the 1.0 release of the two implementations of the JavaSpaces technology-enabled service specified in the JiniTM Technology Extended Platform (JXP ). These versions include a persistent version and a non-persistent version. The JSTK must be installed after the Jini Technology Starter Kit.

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Jini Technology Core Platform Compatibility Kit (TCK), version 1.0B.
The TCK is used to deploy a Jini technology-enabled service or device within a company, to commercially distribute Jini technology-enabled software or hardware, and to apply for Jini technology branding as a requirement of the Jini technology SCSL. This version of the TCK tests whether a client, service, or lookup service is a "good lookup citizen" in the environment of Jini technology-enabled services and/or devices.

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Java CardTM 2.1 Development Kit.
This kit includes an environment in which applets written for the Java Card platform can be tested. Also included in this release is the Java Card 2.1 Converter tool. The Converter tool is used to generate a Java Card CAP file that can be downloaded onto any Java Card 2.1 enabled device.

Download

JDBCTM 2.1 Core API Specification.
JDBC 2.1 is a minor release of the JDBC API. It includes a number of changes proposed by Java platform licensees, industry partners, and the development community at large.

Download

JavaTM Message Service API 1.0.2 Specification.
The JMS API is a common API and provider framework that enables the development of portable, message based applications in the Java programming language. This specification includes minor corrections to the previous version of the specification.

Download

Java Naming and Directory InterfaceTM (JNDI) 1.2.1 standard extension.
JNDI provides Java technology-enabled applications with a unified interface to multiple naming and directory services in the enterprise. JNDI 1.2 is a major upgrade release that includes, among other features, support for event notification and LDAP v3 extensions and controls.

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JavaTM Telephony API Specification version 1.3.
This is the Java API for telephony call control. Version 1.3 adds support for the listener event pattern.

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JavaTM Blend 2.0.
Java Blend is data access tool that connects distributed applications with multiple sources of data. Java Blend eliminates the need to write, test, and debug JDBC code. Java Blend 2.0 adds features such as enterprise scalability, improved performance, dynamic OQL (Object Query Language).

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JavaTM Message Queue 1.0.
Message Queue, is a message-oriented middleware solution to help enterprise customers and service providers manage the flow of information between networked applications. Java Message Queue software implements the industry standard Java Message Service (JMS) 1.0.1 specification, which provides a standardized API and common messaging strategies for developers.

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Java Shared Data Toolkit 2.0.
This is a development library that allows developers to add collaboration features to applets and applications written in the Java programming language. For JSDT 2.0, several changes were made to the API, for example to optionally add a manager to the Registry; a number of bugs were fixed, and various changes were made to the documentation and examples.

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JavaTM 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) 1.2 Specification.
This is the second public release of the J2EE specification. A number of changes have been made since the first public release. For example, text has been added clarifying requirements for unauthenticated users.

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Enterprise JavaBeansTM Specification 1.1 Public Release 2.
This is the second public release of the EJB 1.1 specification. The enhancements in EJB specification 1.1 focus on three key areas: Improved Assembly and Deployment, Persistence (Mandatory Entity Beans),and Tighter Compliance.

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JavaServer PagesTM 1.1 Specification Public Release 2.
This is the second public release of the JSP 1.1 specification. The specification covers JSP standard directives, JSP standard actions, script language declarations, standards , and extensions, a portable tag extension mechanism.

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JavaTM Servlet 2.2 Specification Public Release 2.
This is the second public release of the Java Servlet 2.2 specification. The specification adds support for Web Applications and Web Application Archives. It also clarifies many issues, including Internationalization/Localization and Distributed Servlet Container Details.

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Developer Programs and Resources

SUN STARTUP ESSENTIALSSM OFFERING
This program offers hardware, software, support, consulting, education, and co-marketing opportunities designed specifically for startup companies. The offering includes software development licenses from Sun, the Sun-Netscape Alliance, and Oracle.

NEW COURSES OFFERED BY SUN EDUCATION ESSENTIALSSM
Sun Education Essentials training offerings give you the training you need to maximize your development skills with JavaTM technologies. This comprehensive training offering includes training packages, early access to selected training courses, and developer-only pricing for Sun Developer Connection Program Members (JDC members are also members of the Sun Developer Connection). New courses have been recently added. These include Programming with Java Card Technology (course number SEM-SL-340), Database Application Programming with Java Technology (SL-330), and Programming Distributed Services with Jini Technology (SL-370). Other courses have been upgraded, such as Distributed Programming with Java Technology (SL-301)

SUN TECHNOLOGY AUDIOCASTS
Audiocasts give you a unique opportunity to hear from experts on a diverse range of Sun technology topics, such as Security and Directory Services; Using Servlets, JSP, and XML; and more.

JAVATM 2 PLATFORM, MICRO EDITION CD-ROM
This is a Sun Developer ConnectionSM offering (JDC members are also members of the Sun Developer Connection), available December 1, 1999. The CD-ROM lets you sample products, tools, technologies, and other resources used to develop applications and content for consumer appliance devices. The CD-ROM is available for purchase by subscription (subscription includes automatic updates).

JAVA UNIVERSITYSM DEVELOPERS PROGRAM AT JAVA BUSINESS CONFERENCE '99
This educational program will be held at the Jacob Javitz Center, New York City on December 5-6, 1999. The program is intended for skilled developers. It offers half-day "nutshell" courses, and one-day and two-day training lectures on JavaTM technologies and architectures.

SUN HEADQUARTERS BRIEFING: JAVATM IN TECHNICAL MARKETS
This briefing presents the capabilities of JavaTM APIs for graphics, imaging, and digital media. These APIs include the Java 2DTM API, Java 3DTM API, JavaTM Advanced Imaging API, JavaTM Media Framework API, and others.

J2EE-EJB CODE CAMP
This two-day, hands-on programming workshop will show you how to develop Enterprise Java Beans. You will learn about the EJB architecture and development model, go over sample applications, and work on your own Enterprise Java Beans.


Java Developer's Marketplace

INPRISE JBUILDER 3 ENTERPRISE, SOLARIS EDITION
JBuilder 3 Enterprise is a visual development tool for creating JavaTM-platform based applications and applets. The tool supports JavaServer PagesTM technology, JavaTM Servlets technology, JavaBeans and Enterprise JavaBeansTM technologies, and distributed CORBA applications for the JavaTM 2 platform. JBuilder 3 Enterprise, Solaris Edition, a recently-announced edition of JBuilder Enterprise for the Solaris Operating Environment, also supports JavaTM 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE).

SYMANTEC VISUALCAFE 4
VisualCafe 4 is an adaptable, integrated application environment, that takes advantage of Java 2 platform standards, including multi-server Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) support, Java ServerPages (JSP), servlets, CORBA, multi-tier distributed debugging, and other advanced JavaTM technologies.

CLIP2.COM
The Clip2.com web site provides a free service for you to store "clips", that is, collections of one or more links to your favorite sites on the web, and access those clips from any Internet-connected computer. Using this service, you can also share clips with others or get clips that others share with you. For example, you can share clips that hold links to your favorite Java developer-related sites with other developers, and learn about other sites that Java developers find valuable. Start off your clip collection with the Java Developer clip (http://www.clip2.com/p.jsp?i=7E4C7E5C909011D3BAB10090277B30DB) which includes a link to the JDC as well as other Java site links.

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