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Welcome to the Enterprise Java Technologies Newsletter. Here you'll find links to the latest products, tools, resources, and events relating to development with the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE platform).

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Product and Technology Releases

The following J2EE products and technologies were recently released:

Java Adventure Builder Reference Application v1.0
Java ABR shows how to design interoperable and portable web services on the J2EE 1.4 platform, and also presents recommendations for the effective use of J2EE technologies such as JAX-RPC, JAXP, Servlet 2.4, JSP 2.0, JSTL, and EJB.

JSR-130 OSS IP Billing API Specification 1.1 Maintenance Release
Allows telecom network management applications to be developed and integrated with Java technology-enabled IP Billing systems.

JSR-921 Implementing Enterprise Web Services 1.1 Maintenance Release
This is a Maintenance Revision of the Implementing Enterprise Web Services 1.1 Specification. For information about version 1.0, please see the JSR 109 web page.

JSR-201 Extending the Java Programming Language with Enumerations, Autoboxing, Enhanced for loops and Static Import Public Review Draft
The title says it all.

J2EE 1.4 Platform Specification Final Release
Download the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition 1.4 SDK Developer Release, the J2EE 1.4 Application Server Developer Release, and the J2EE 1.4 Samples Developer Release.

Industry News & Announcements

James Gosling Elected to National Academy of Engineering
"For the conception and development of the architecture for the Java programming language and for contributions to window systems," James Gosling has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).

Java Technology is Everywhere, Surpasses 1.5 Billion Devices Worldwide
Sun announced that 1.5 billion devices around the world are powered by Java technology: 250 million mobile phones, 650 million desktops, 500 million SIM and Smart Cards, and a hundred million other locations. Java technology is the essential ingredient for a better digital and connected experience.

Sun Microsystems Products Take Top Honors in Developer.com Product of the Year Awards
Sun products and technologies that took top honors from among hundreds of nominations were Sun Java Studio, the NetBeans platform, the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), J2ME Wireless Toolkit 2.1, and Java Card technology.

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Resources
Learn more about, and get "hands-on" training for, J2EE technologies through the following resources.
  • Technical Articles
  • Tech Tip
    • JSP 2.0 Expression Language
      Learn about the new expression language in JSP 2.0, which is simpler than a custom tag, and usually requires no associated Java code.

  • Newsletter

  • Book and Quizzes
    • AspectJ in Action
      This book covers aspect-oriented programming or AspectJ. For special topics, it provides sufficient background material and cites resources (both text and online) for those who want to gain an in-depth understanding.

    • AspectJ Quiz
      This quiz is based on the excerpted chapters of the AspectJ book excerpt. Review the chapters, then take the quiz.

    • Applying Enterprise JavaBeans, Second Edition
      This quiz is based on the book Applying Enterprise JavaBeans, Second Edition, an advanced programming guide to the Enterprise JavaBeans 2.1 architecture. Test your knowledge of the latest EJB architecture features.

  • Code Camps

  • Events
    • TechTalk Series: Using Sun ONE Studio and Key Partner Integrations
      Are you interested in proactively diagnosing and tuning performance and memory issues in your Java applications? Module 2, featuring JProbe from Quest Software, can teach you how the two tools can work together to address Java code performance and memory issues. These technical courses are free, web-based, and time-flexible.

    • CTIA Wireless 2004
      March 21-24, Atlanta, GA, USA

    • 7th Jini Community Meeting
      March 23-25, Boston, MA, USA
      Join Sun and the Jini Community for the latest on dynamic networking with Jini networking technology.

    • Sun Tech Days, A Developer Conference!
      - March 9-10, Beijing, China
      - March 16-17, Mexico City, Mexico
      - April 7-8, Seoul, South Korea
      - April 20-21, Singapore
      - April 27-28, Hyderabad, India
      Packed with information on developer tools and technologies, Sun Tech Days will bring high-end innovation and solutions.

  • Developer's Marketplace
    • Java Enterprise Developer Promotion
      For a limited time only, this Java enterprise developer promotion combines Sun's premier Java and Solaris tools with Sun's latest, entry-level Opteron-based server.

    • J2SE 1.5 beta 1 is available for download
      This new feature release includes the first language updates since 1996, a new monitoring and management API, improved rich client support, and overall performance improvements.

    • linux.java.net is live
      The place where Linux and Java meet, http://linux.java.net is now live. From installation and configuration to performance and integration, the linux.java.net community Wiki is a great place to find the tip you need, or contribute your knowledge and help shape the community.

    • J2EE Technology Compatibility Momentum Grows
      Sun announced the milestone of 400,000 downloads of the J2EE version 1.4 Software Development Kit (SDK). This accomplishment is marked by the licensing of the J2EE Specification and Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) to ObjectWeb under Sun's new license terms, which are friendly to non-profit and open source projects.

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