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Early Access

The following J2EE products and technologies were made available through the Early Access Release Program this month

JavaMail API 1.3.2 Early Access
This release contains over 25 bug fixes and several new features, including: SSL/TLS support for all protocols, STARTTLS support for the IMAP and SMTP protocols, SASL support for the IMAP protocol and access to detailed SMTP error codes.

JSR 223: Scripting Pages in Java Web Applications Reference Implementation 1.0a Early Access
Describes mechanisms allowing scripting language programs to access information developed in the Java Platform, and allowing scripting language pages to be used in Java server-side applications.


Product and Technology Releases

The following J2EE products and technologies were recently released:

Java Web Services Developer Pack (Java WSDP) 1.4 Final Release
Java WSDP is a free, integrated toolkit you can use to build, test, and deploy XML applications, web services, and web applications, with the latest web service technologies and standards implementations.

JSR 201: Extending the Java Programming Language with Enumerations, Autoboxing, Enhanced for loops, and Static Import Specification 1.0 Proposed
Proposes four new Java programming language features: enumerations, autoboxing, enhanced for loops, and static import.

JSR 014: Add Generic Types to the Java Programming Language
Specification 1.0 Proposed Final Draft Extending the Java programming language with generic types (aka parameterized types).

JDBC Rowset 1.0.1 JWSDP 1.4 Co-Bundle
This Co-Bundle builds around the final specification of JSR 114, providing the reference implementation, specification, and a step-by-step tutorial to educate developers on the best usage of JDBC RowSets.

JSR 094: Java Rule Engine API 1.0 Final Release
Defines a Java runtime API for rule engines.

JSR 073: Data Mining API Specification 1.0 Final Release
Addresses the need for a data mining API aligned with existing, evolving data mining standards efforts.

NetBeans IDE 4.0 Beta 1 Now Available
The NetBeans IDE provides a pure Java technology development environment for Windows, Linux, the Solaris Operating System, and Mac OS X. Download the Beta today!

J2EE 1.4 SDK Update 1 Now Available
Now available with several bug fix improvements. The J2EE SDK contains the Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8, featuring support for JavaServer Faces technology, and is free for both development and deployment.

J2EE 1.4 Application Verification Kit (AVK)
AVK for the Enterprise tests for portability and the correct use of J2EE APIs across J2EE technology-compatible application servers. This free download saves developers time and effort by maximizing code reuse and minimizing code rewrites for different application servers.

NetBeans-Sun Java System Application Server 8 cobundle
A bundle of the NetBeans 3.6 IDE and the Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8 is now available.

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August 27, 2004

Resources


 
Learn more about, and get "hands-on" training for, J2EE technologies through the following resources.

Technical Articles & Quiz

Tech Tips

Chats

  • Java BluePrints for Service Oriented Architecture
    Join two key members of the Java BluePrints team, Inderjeet Singh and Sean Brydon and Enterprise Java architect, Sameer Tyagi on Sept. 14 at 11:00 a.m. PDT/6:00 p.m. UTC.

  • Chat with Sun's Chief Web Services Strategist
    Moderated Chat, September 23
    Want to learn where the industry is going with Web Services? From security and transactions to orchestration, chat with Sun's chief Web Services strategist, Mark Hapner on September 23 at 9:00 a.m. PDT/4:00 p.m. UTC.

Newsletters

Events

  • Upcoming Sun Tech Days
    October 7-8, Seoul, South Korea
    Central City 19-3 Banpo-Dong Seocho-Gu
    J.W Marriott Hotel

    November 4-5, Manila, Philippines
    Makati Shangri-la Hotel
    Ayala Avenue, corner Makati Avenue
    Makati City 1200, Manila, Philippines

  • PeopleSoft Connect
    September 20-24, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California
    PeopleSoft Connect 2004 is the only user conference that gives you a complete offering of sessions for all three PeopleSoft product families. Whether you're using PeopleSoft Enterprise, PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne, or PeopleSoft World, you'll benefit from tips and techniques you simply can't get anywhere else.

  • OpenOffice.org Conference
    On September 22-24, 2004 the second worldwide OpenOffice.org Conference will be held at the Humboldt University Berlin, Germany.

  • Siebel Worldwide User Week
    October 3-6, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California
    The premier CRM conference in North America, Siebel User Week is expected to attract more than 3,000 customers, solution providers, speakers, and presenters.

  • Sun Java System Application Server User Group Meeting
    October 6, Sun Microsystems, 101 Park Avenue, New York NY
    You are invited to the Fall 2004 Application Development & Deployment User Group Session. This User Group session is open to all J2EE SDK and Application Server customers in the US and Canada.

Developer's Marketplace

  • The NetBeans IDE 4.0 Beta 1 is now available
    The NetBeans IDE provides a pure Java technology development environment for Windows, Linux, the Solaris Operating System and Mac OS X. NetBeans 4.0 includes coding productivity enhancements and a brand new project system based on Apache Ant. Download the Beta today!

  • New Release, Free Download: Sun Java Studio Mobility 6 2004Q3
    Enables you to write, test, and debug applications for Java technology-enabled mobile devices. It integrates support for MIDP 2.0/CLDC 1.1, web services (JSR 172) and obfuscation with the improved performance of the NetBeans 3.6 development environment.

  • Developer's Choice - Free Server or Workstation
    Choose the bundle of hardware, software and services that best meets your development needs - both include everything you need to develop and test enterprise applications right away.

  • Partner Marketing Opportunity
    Get 30% off showcasing your company in the 2004 J2ME and Java Card Embedded Resource Catalog. This print and online buyers guide is designed to be a valuable tool for embedded developers and engineers using J2ME and Java Card technology.

  • JavaOne Online Program
    Check out the JavaOne Online program, the virtual JavaOne conference and your source for Java technology education, available every day of the year!

Industry News & Announcements

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