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Welcome to the Core Java Technologies Newsletter. Here you'll find links to the latest products, tools, resources, and events relating to development with the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE).

Product and Technology Releases

The following J2SE products and technologies were recently released:

JSR 182 JPay - Payment API for the Java Platform Early Draft Review
Requests the creation of the Payment API for the Java Platform (JPay) specification. The JPay API will support payments in an open, web-like environment. (October 27, 2004)

JavaHelp API 2.0_02 First Customer Ship
JavaHelp software is a full-featured, platform-independent, extensible help system that enables developers and authors to incorporate online help in applets, components, applications, operating systems, and devices. (November 3, 2004)

Java MP3 Plugin 1.0 First Customer Ship
Contains a Java Sound plugin as well as a Java Media Framework plugin for playing MPEG-2 Layer 3 Audio. (November 11, 2004)

Java Access Bridge for Windows Operating System 2.0 Beta
Version 2.0 fixes a multiple bugs and improves the installation process. (November 15, 2004)

Developer's Marketplace

Sun Developer Network Subscriptions
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Java Technology Blogs
Find out what James Gosling and other influential folks in the Java industry are saying about Java technology topics and more.

java.net Editor's Blog: Download Java SE 6
No, really, we mean it. See the brand new java.net Java SE 6 Snapshot Releases.



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Resources

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

Technical Articles and Quizzes

  • Understanding Network Class Loaders
    Class loaders, one of the cornerstones of Java dynamics, determine when and how classes can be added to a running Java environment. This article helps you learn about class loaders in general and network class loaders in particular, as well as the security issues that surround them.

  • JDK 5.0 Source Code & Licensing Overview
    Access the source code to the JDK 5.0 Now licensed under the existing Sun Community Source License (SCSL) and the new simplified Java Research License (JRL) to better meet the needs of researchers and developers.

Tech Tips

Chats

  • Building JSF Components for Java Studio Creator (Part 1 of 2)
    Join Craig McClanahan, JavaServer Faces Chief Architect, for the first of a two-part chat series on building JSF components and using them in Java Studio Creator.
    December 9, 2004 9:30 A.M. PST/17:30 UTC.

  • Project Looking Glass Transcript
    With Hideya Kawahara, Paul Byrne and Deron Johnson

Newsletter

  • Java Technology Fundamentals
    Learn about the new enhanced each-for loop, the ABCs of synchronization, the Formatter and StringBuilder classes, and the latest courses in this issue of Fundamentals.

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

Online courses

  • J2SE Internals and Troubleshooting
    This web-based course provides technical information on the internal functioning and operation of the J2SE platform. Topics include debugging, gathering of crash-related data, garbage collection, handling signals in native code and more.

  • Project new2java on Java.net
    The new2java project directs new and experienced developers to useful resources for learning the Java platform. Read articles, tutorials, take online quizzes, and discuss programming problems and solutions with fellow developers.

Events

  • Network Computing 04Q4 Web Event On-Demand
    Watch the replay of Sun's quarterly web event.
    See the Solaris 10 OS unveiled and more.
    View now and access special offers.

  • Experience Oracle Openworld
    December 5-9, Moscone Center, San Francisco
    This year Oracle has combined two premier conferences, its business applications conference - Oracle AppsWorld - and its technology conference - OracleWorld - into one information-packed event you can't afford to miss.

  • Eighth Jini Community Meeting
    December 7-8, The Brewery, London, United Kingdom
    Jini Community Meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about what's happening with Jini technology and the Jini Community.

  • The 2005 JavaOne Conference
    June 27-30, San Francisco, California
    Plan Ahead: Get the education, training, and networking you need at the 2005 JavaOne conference. Watch for the Call for Papers, coming soon to the JavaOne conference
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