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June 24, 2005		Welcome to the Enterprise Java Technologies Newsletter.
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).

PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY RELEASES   The following J2EE products and technologies were recently released.    » JSR 222 - Java Architecture for XML Binding (JAXB) 2.0 Public Review Draft (June 21, 2005) JAXB 2.0 is the next version of JAXB, The Java Architecture for XML Binding. This JSR proposes additional functionality while retaining ease of development as a key goal.    » JSR 250 - Common Annotations for the Java Platform 1.0 Public Review Draft (June 20, 2005) Develops annotations for common semantic concepts in the J2SE and J2EE platforms that apply across a variety of individual technologies.    » JSR-224 Java API for XML-Based RPC (JAX-RPC) 2.0 Public Review Draft (June 17, 2005) Extends the existing JAX-RPC 1.0 specification with new features.    » JSR-170 Content Repository for Java Technology API 1.0 Final Release (June 17, 2005) This API is a standard, implementation-independent way to access content bi-directionally within a content repository.    » J2EE 1.4 Tutorial 1.4 Update 5 (June 17, 2005) The J2EE 1.4 Tutorial is the beginner's guide to developing enterprise applications on the J2EE 1.4 SDK and Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.    » JSR-221 JDBC 4.0 API Early Draft Review (June 8, 2005) The JDBC 4.0 API specification seeks to improve Java application access to SQL data stores by the provision of ease-of-development focused features and improvements at both the utility and API level.    » Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.1 2005Q2 UR2 (June 7, 2005) This is a maintenance release to the major update of the world's most popular J2EE 1.4 platform application server.    » J2SE 1.4.2_08 and NetBeans IDE Co-Bundle Release (June 5, 2005) Provides robust support for J2EE 1.4 EJBs and web services in addition to J2SE and J2ME applications. This original, open source IDE has everything that Java Software Developers need out of the box.    » JSR-208 Java Business Integration 1.0 Proposed Final Draft 2 (May 31, 2005) Java Business Integration (JBI) extends J2EE with business integration SPIs. These SPIs enable the creation of a Java business integration environment for specifications such as WSCI, BPEL4WS and the W3C Choreography Working Group.   RESOURCES   Resources: Learn more about and get "hands-on" training for J2EE technologies through the following resources.     TECHNICAL ARTICLES    » Using Assertions in Java Technology Use the assertions facility in the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) to debug code early in the development process.    » Timing is Everything Any time you introduce dynamic effects, animations, or time-based events to a Java application, you find yourself re-implementing the same functionality you have written for every application that required timing or animation. This article considers the current situation and what is needed in a timing framework.    » Asynchronous JavaScript Technology and XML (AJAX) with Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition Learn how to use Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (Ajax) with the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) to create rich Internet applications.    » Using Sun Java Studio Enterprise 7 to Deploy and Debug Applications Built With J2EE Connector Architecture You can perform the deployment and debugging operations on the IDE itself instead of from Sun Java System Application Server 7. This article walks you through the steps.    » Asynchronous Rendering of Portlet Content With Ajax Technology By using an emerging technology, Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, you can build portlets that render independently of other content on the portal desktop. This article describes the procedure with a sample portlet.     TECH TIPS    » Creating a Simple Web Service Using JAX-RPC    » Using Relax NG With JAXB     CHATS    » Visual Editing of Styles for Components and Style Sheets Dr. Winston Prakash, one of the senior software engineers involved in the Java Studio Creator product from its inception, discusses editing styles for components and style sheets visually.     BOOKS    » The NetBeans Field Guide By Patrick Keegan, Ludovic Champenois, Christopher Webster, Gregory Crawley, and Charlie Hunt. This is the only comprehensive NetBeans 4.1 introductory guide and task reference--it's the fast-answers NetBeans "cookbook" for every experienced Java developer. NetBeans insider Patrick Keegan shows you how to use NetBeans 4.1 to build any Java application.     NEWSLETTERS    » Core Java Technologies Newsletter Catch the latest highlights of the latest Core Java technology releases and tools.    » Mobility Developer Newsletter Catch the latest highlights of the latest releases of Wireless and Java Card technologies.    » 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.     TRAINING    » Save 15% on NEW Live Virtual Class training from Sun Bring the instructor right to your desktop with Sun's New Live Virtual Class. Take Internet-based training to the next level and experience the efficiencies of online learning with the interaction of a live instructor. Save 15% off all Live Virtual Class training between May 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005! Just mention priority code WW45EM1 when you register.     DEVELOPER'S MARKETPLACE    » Special Discounts on Sun Java Studio Enterprise and Java Studio Creator Faster deployment! Enhanced collaboration! Over 50% savings! For a limited time only, purchase the Sun Java Studio Enterprise and Java Studio Creator developer tools for just $995. Get this latest toolset to streamline your application development and speed up deployment.    » Sun Blade Upgrade Enjoy extreme 64-bit computing power and performance--and save up to 20% on select Sun Blade1500 and Sun Blade 2500 workstations. Trade in any Sun workstation or any IBM, HP or SGI workstation that is less than 5 years old, and get double the normal trade-in values through June 30, 2005.   EARLY ACCESS   The following J2EE products and technologies were made available through the Early Access Release Program this month.    » JavaMail API 1.3.3 Early Access (June 10, 2005) The JavaMail 1.3.3 Early Access release contains over 20 bug fixes and enhancements, including support for more protocol-specific features and significant performance enhancements for base64 encoding and decoding.    » JavaBeans Activation Framework 1.1 Early Access (May 27, 2005) An early access update to the JavaBeans activation framework that has been in use for over eight years and will be included in the upcoming Java SE 6 release of Java.

EVENTS  » SHARE the Power of Java Last chance to register for the 2005 JavaOne(SM) conference, June 27-30, at Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, and share in the celebration of Java technology's 10th Birthday. Register today. Ask the Experts at the JavaOne Conference Welcome Reception Monday, June 27, 2005 (6:30pm-8:00pm) Now's your chance to come meet the experts and ask those burning Java technology questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Experts from JavaOne conference sessions will be on hand to chat and answer all your questions. Make the rounds and get some one-on-one time with experts, get the scoop on future products as well as inside tips you can’t find anywhere else. Join Addison-Wesley and Prentice Hall PTR at the 2005 JavaOne conference. Stop by to check out our newest titles and meet your favorite authors. Be sure to visit the JavaOne conference bookstore for special giveaways with the purchase of Sun Microsystems Press and JavaSeries titles, author signings and more! Come and experience the power of JXTA Technology, the industry's leading P2P platform, at JavaOne! Learn about JXTA technology and meet community members and leaders in a JavaOne technical session, BOF session, general session demo, the JXTA Town Hall Event, the Java Community Partners event, JXTA's pod in the Sun and java.net Pavilions. For the latest information on JXTA Technology at JavaOne, go to www.jxta.org. Are you interested in knowing about exciting new Java technology-based games and applications for desktop and mobile devices? Want to check out cool new developer partners taking advantage of the latest Java Software for the Desktop? Want to stay hip to the musings of everyone's favorite mascot in Duke's Blog and Duke's screensaver? Want to find out how Java technology is being used absolutely everywhere? Then check out java.com at the 2005 JavaOne conference and experience the power of Java technology! Win a FREE USB Drive and Meet with your Favorite Java Celebrities Last chance to register for NetBeans Day, a FREE event at the Argent Hotel on June 26, 2005. The agenda includes Rick Ross, Hideya Kawahara (Project Looking Glass), James Gosling, and a host of other Java luminaries. Don't miss the third annual Java Communities in Action Event during JavaOne on Tuesday, June 28 at The Argent Hotel, Metro 2 & 3 rooms, starting at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in the JCP program, the Jini Community, java.net, JXTA or NetBeans communities is welcome! Come meet the community members, enjoy reception appetizers and drinks and see who won community awards. Plus, a guest appearance by Duke! JCP Program Activities at the 2005 JavaOne Conference Highlight Community Spirit On the happy 10th birthday of Java technology, Duke is the same cute mascot he always was. However, the Java Community Process (JCP) program has changed quite a bit from even one year ago. Check out the JCP program activities happening at this JavaOne. The day before the 2005 JavaOne conference (June 26), the NetBeans Software Team is hosting a FREE companion event at San Francisco's Argent Hotel near the Moscone Center. Signed up to speak so far: James Gosling, Graham Hamilton, Bill Shannon, Bob Brewin, and Tim Bray. All attendees will receive a free copy of the newly published "NetBeans Field Guide" Don't miss the Take the Solaris 10 DTrace Challenge at JavaOne Visit the Solaris booth at JavaOne. If we can't improve the performance of your Java applications, you can win an iPod!