Learn more about, and get "hands-on" training for J2SE technologies through the following resources.

Technical Articles

• Intermediate Images
  Learn how to create and use temporary images to speed up complex rendering tasks; cache those operations in images and just call drawImage() instead.
  
  
• NetBeans IDE: What's New in NetBeans 4.0 IDE
  Explores the NetBeans IDE, a fun software productivity tool that allows you to develop state-of-the-art applications -- whether stand-alone, web-based, or mobile/wireless.
  
  

Tech Tips

• Working with Selectors
  
  
• SSL Servers
  
  
• Threadaches: Got multithreading problems?

Chats

• java.net Community
  Active participants and leading-edge projects make java.net a focal point for innovation. Chat with the co-founders: Chief Technologist John Bobowicz (a.k.a., jbob) and Program Manager Chris Cheline on Sept. 28 at 11:00 a.m. PDT/6:00 p.m. UTC.
  
  
• New Language Features in J2SE 5.0
  Featuring Scott Seligman, Joe Darcy, and Peter von der Ahé on Oct. 12 at 11:00 a.m. PDT/6:00 p.m. UTC.
  
  
• Federated Identity and Single Sign-On Webinar
  Sun Java System Access Manager enables developers to create trusted networks with increased security and lower integration cost. Free webinar on Oct. 5 at 9:00 a.m. PDT/4:00 p.m. UTC.
  
  
• Join the Sun Software Product User Groups!
  Our world-wide meetings offer the chance to hear about best practices from fellow developers and give input to and hear from the Product Teams.

Newsletter

Sun Developer Network (SDN) Newsletter
Providing news and information of value to SDN users including product announcements, user group meetings, early access programs and more.

Events

• Impact the Next Major J2SE Release
  Use the Bug Database to vote for bugs and request features. Bugs with high vote counts have a good chance of getting fixed in the next major release.
  
  
• The 2005 JavaOne Conference
  June 27-30, San Francisco, California
  Start planning now to get the education, training, and networking you need.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Upcoming Sun Tech Days
  October 7-8, J.W. Marriott Hotel, Seoul, Korea
  Join us for Sun Tech Days, our annual Developer Conference. You'll experience a unique global gathering of industry leaders representing cutting-edge systems such as Java Web Services, Java 2 Enterprise Edition, and the hottest software in between.
  
  
• Innovation On Demand: Sun's Network Computing 04Q3 Web Event
  Watch Sun's quarterly web event on demand and see Sun executives detail new products that slash IT cost and complexity. Plus, find out how to get special offers, including web-based training for Solaris 10 OS.
  
  

Industry News and Announcements

Sun Woos Wall Street With New Promotions

Sun Expands Relationship With AT&T, Nortel Networks and SunGard Availability Services

Sun Microsystems to Power the Tokyo Stock Exchange