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July 29, 2005
Enterprise Java Technologies NEWSLETTER
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 Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE, formerly known as J2EE).

PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY RELEASES   The following J2EE products and technologies were recently released.    » JSR 199 JavaCompiler API 2.0, Early Draft Release (July 13, 2005) This service provider API allows a Java technology program to select and invoke a Java language compiler programmatically.    » Java Web Services Developer Pack 1.6 (June 28, 2005) The Java Web Services Developer Pack (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.    » NetBeans 4.1 (July 20, 2005) See why Network Computing wrote, "It's been a long time since an IDE excited me as much as NetBeans 4.1. Snappy performance on a new build of Swing coupled with features such as refactoring and no-code Web services..." Download NetBeans 4.1 and see what all the excitement is about.    » JSR-229 Payment API 1.0.0 Final Release (July 1, 2005) This JSR defines both a generic optional API to initiate payment transactions and the syntax for the description of the associated provisioning data, enabling API implementers to support different payment instruments.   RESOURCES   Resources: Learn more about and get "hands-on" training for Java EE technologies through the following resources.     ARTICLES    » Charles' Corner To stay current with Java technology, Charles Ditzel, a partner area technologist at Sun, started keeping some notes on interesting web sites he visited. Here's his most recent list.    » Debugging Tips for Applications Built With Sun Java Studio Enterprise 7 Learn how to best configure the debugger and compiler settings, initiate debugging sessions, and effectively debug JSP pages, servlets, and multithreaded issues.    » 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.    » 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    » JAX-RPC Binding Styles and Use Attributes    » The Java Application Verification Kit for the Enterprise     BOOKS    » The NetBeans Field Guide By Patrick Keegan, Ludovic Champenois, Christopher Webster, Gregory Crawley, and Charlie Hunt. NetBeans 4.1 is today's state-of-the-art Java IDE and the first free, open source IDE to support Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0. The newest NetBeans delivers exceptional performance while integrating everything from version control to Javadoc generation through a remarkably productive new interface. 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.    » Hello World(s): From Code to Culture Sun Microsystems will release a commemorative coffee table book in fall 2005. This book will take you back in time to see how the Java technology revolution got started, witness its impact today, and take a peek at where Java technology can go in the future. With insights from Java gurus including James Gosling, this title is essential for anyone who is passionate about working with Java technology.    » Java Puzzlers In the tradition of "Effective Java," Joshua Bloch and Neal Gafter dive deep into the subtleties of the Java programming language and its core libraries. Illustrated with a variety of engaging optical illusions, "Java Puzzlers" features 95 diabolical puzzles that educate and entertain.     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    » J2EE Learning Path Architects and developers can get essential training to become proficient in J2EE technology with courses in developing applications for the J2EE platform, web component development, advanced business component development, and J2EE Patterns.    » Sun Training Guide Sun training offerings can give you the advantage of knowledge and expertise--quickly, easily, and for less--directly from the people who invented the technologies.     COMMUNITY    » NetBeans Developer Collaboration Need to discuss code with other developers remotely? Want to conduct a code review but your team is distributed across continents? With Developer Collaboration integrated into the NetBeans IDE 4.1, you can do all of that easily.     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 September 30, 2005.

EVENTS  » IDC European IT Forum September 26-27, 2005 Le Meridien Montparnasse, Paris, France IDC's European IT Forum 2005 is aimed at helping those who are struggling with the complexity, inflexibility, and irrelevance of their current technology solutions, and encouraging those who are already at the leading edge of moving from a technology to a business focus for their IT agenda.   » LinuxWorld Conference and Exposition August 8-11, 2005 Moscone Center, San Francisco, California Learn how Linux is being implemented in your industry. The industry's thought leaders discuss the technical and enterprise know-how with real-life stories of execution and implementation.   EARLY ACCESS  » The following Java EE products and technologies were made available through the Early Access Release Program this month.   » Java Studio Creator Early Access 2 July 1, 2005 The early access version of Sun Java Studio Creator 2 has been uncaged! Check out the cool new preview features, including beautiful components, a great style sheet editor, easy access to databases, a streamlined application model, and more.