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May 31, 2006
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).

PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY RELEASES   The following Java EE products and technologies were recently released.      » Java EE 5 SDK (May 11, 2006) The Java EE 5 SDK, which includes Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 9.0, is a free integrated development kit you use to build, test, and deploy Java EE 5 technology-based applications. Download it now.    » JSR 244 Java EE 5 Platform Final Release (May 11, 2006) The final release of the Java EE 5 platform is now available.    » JSR 220 Enterprise JavaBeans 3.0 Final Release (May 11, 2006) The purpose of EJB 3.0 is to improve the EJB architecture by reducing its complexity for developers.    » JSR 245 JavaServer Pages 2.1 Final Release (May 11, 2006) The purpose of JSP 2.1 is to improve alignment with JavaServer Faces and enhance ease of development.    » JSR 252 JavaServer Faces 1.2 Final Release (May 11, 2006) This final release updates the JavaServer Faces specification with exciting new features.    » JSR 52 A Standard Tag Library for JavaServer Pages (JSP) Specification 1.2 Maintenance Release 2 (May 11, 2006) This is a standard tag library for JSP technology pages.    » Sun Java Studio Creator, Update 1 (May 1, 2006) Java Studio Creator, Update 1 changes the bundled application server from Sun Java Application Server 8.1 to 8.2, upgrades the bundled database from PointBase to the open source Java Database 2 (Apache Derby), and includes all previous hot fixes.   RESOURCES   Resources: Learn more about and get "hands-on" training for Java EE technologies through the following resources.     TECHNICAL ARTICLES    » 2006 JavaOne Conference Highlights Not among the 14,000 developers at the JavaOne conference in San Francisco? Catch the highlights from writers who talked with the presenters and captured the week's activities.    » Update: An Introduction to the Java EE 5 Platform This update includes data from two studies that compare development on J2EE 1.4 and Java EE 5 platforms, a new section on packaging Java EE 5 platform applications, and examples with JAXB 2.0 and JavaServer Faces technology.    » The Java Persistence API: A Simpler Programming Model for Entity Persistence See how much easier and streamlined it is to code for entity persistence with Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) 3.0 and the Java Persistence API than with the EJB 2.1 programming model.    » Analyzing XML Schemas An IDE like the NetBeans Enterprise Pack 5.5 can analyze XML schemas and delineate their structure, contents, and the relationships among the components. Read about the query capabilities in the Early Access release and the enhancements in the works.    » Using PHP on Sun Java System Web Server Learn the procedures for using the PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) engine with Sun Java System Web Server 6.1, including compiling the engine as a Common Gateway Interface (CGI), FastCGI, or native Netscape Server API (NSAPI). This article also explains how to configure Sun Java System Web Server so that it can use PHP with the appropriate API.    » Sun's Project Tango Project Tango provides web service interoperability between the Java platform and Microsoft's Windows Communications Foundation. Learn about it, try it out, and join the effort.    » Web Tier to Go With Java EE 5: A Look at Resource Injection This article describes how the Java EE 5 platform's web-tier technologies support injection through Java technology annotations to simplify access to resources, environment data, and life-cycle control.    » Portlet Example on GlassFish This article describes how you can deploy a portlet in GlassFish by using Pluto, the reference implementation of the Java Portlet Specification (JSR 168).    » Showcasing Our Champions: Technology in Play at Infosys Infosys, a renowned provider of application services, highly recommends the Java EE platform and Sun's developer tools for implementing business solutions. Here are the background, the Infosys E-Commerce labs' accomplishments, and the key players.     VIEWPOINTS    » AJAX, JavaScript Technology, and Sun's Support for Dynamic Web Experience: A Conversation With Eduardo Pelegri-Llopart, Greg Murray, and Vivek Nagar Heard the buzz about Ajax and JavaScript technology? Three leaders in the field discuss Sun's efforts to help developers create highly interactive web applications that give users a sense of immediacy and speed.    » Interview With Scott Oaks Project GlassFish performance team lead Scott Oaks discusses challenging roles, performance-related issues, opportunities for improvements in the field of profiling Java technology applications, and the ins and outs of the NetBeans Profiler.     TECH TIPS    » Porting Java WSDP 2.0-Based Web Services to Java EE 5    » Call Flow Monitoring in GlassFish     SAMPLE APPLICATIONS    » Samples for Project GlassFish The Samples project provides relevant sample applications to demonstrate Java EE technology using the Java EE SDK built by Project GlassFish. Developers can use and contribute to the sample applications.    » The Java Pet Store 2.0 Reference Application Released This early access application is designed to illustrate how you can use the Java EE 5 platform to design and develop an AJAX-enabled Web 2.0 application.     WEBCAST    » New Transportation Portal Powered by Sun Technologies The Italian government has just unveiled a new transportation portal, powered by Sun Microsystems, which allows Italian citizens with Internet connectivity to take care of their motor vehicle needs without visiting a local governmental office.     CHAT    » Online Expert-to-Engineer Session on the Java EE 5 Platform and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) 3.0 Need the inside scoop on the Java EE 5 platform and EJB 3.0? Get the latest information directly from the experts in an expert-to-engineer session on June 6 and 7.     NEWSLETTERS    » Sun Student Connection Newsletter Brings you the latest news on open source developer tools, technology resources, and Java technology-based Internet games.    » 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.     COMMUNITY    » AJAX Developer Resource Center Get ahead of the curve and start developing Ajax applications today. This is your source for Java tools, technologies, and expert advice.    » What Is Project jMaki? jMaki is all about enabling developers to use JavaScript technology in their Java technology-based applications--either as a JavaServer Pages tag library or a JavaServer Faces component. jMaki uses the best parts of Java and JavaScript technologies to deliver rich AJAX-style widgets. Visit java.net for more.     TRAINING    » In Three Days, You Can Learn How to Build Cool Web Applications With Sun Java Studio Creator, you can quickly build web applications that access databases, EJB components, and web services using GUI and AJAX-enabled components. Check out the new Creator course coming to San Francisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Burlington, MA in June.    » Free Sony PSP With Select Training Purchases For a limited time, you can receive a free Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) when you purchase qualifying Sun training courses valued at USD $2,500 or more. Special bonuses are available for new and upgrading Solaris Operating System (Solaris 10 OS) and Identity Management users.   ANNOUNCEMENTS  » Sun Developer Expert Assistance Need programming advice, sanity checks, or best practice guidance on the Java EE 5 SDK (including Sun Java System Application Server 9.0)? Visit Sun Developer Expert Assistance.    » Cool Apps Developer Challenge - $50,000 Total Prizes Build the coolest app that runs on Sun Grid Compute Utility or create the coolest app built with the Compute Server Plug-in for NetBeans. First prize for both categories is $15,000.    » Winners of the Sony PSP Marketing Campaign The Sun Java System Application Server team recently hosted a campaign to encourage developers to download and deploy Sun Java System Application Server 8.2 and describe their experiences. Find out what the winners said about the application server.    » 2006 JCP Program Annual Awards At the 2006 JavaOne Conference, the JCP community honored its own. Learn about the year's best spec leads and Java Specification Requests (JSRs), and the one member who has impacted the program most significantly.    » Try Sun's x64 Servers Free for 60 Days Take an incredibly fast Sun Fire X4100 or X4200 server for a 60-day trial. Apply online in three easy steps to receive your server.    » Behind-the-Scenes at the 2006 JavaOne Conference Find out why more than 14,000 developers went to JavaOne this year. Watch video interviews with luminaries and attendees, get demos, and download the latest Java development tools.

EARLY ACCESS The following Java EE products and technologies were made available through the Early Access Release Program this month.   » NetBeans Enterprise Pack 5.5 Early Access (May 11, 2006) Continuing the evolution of Sun Java Studio Enterprise, Sun has open sourced the award-winning Unified Modeling Language modeling feature and the latest service-oriented architecture visual design tools in the NetBeans Enterprise Pack, just released to the community on NetBeans.org.   EVENTS » JBoss World (Las Vegas, Nevada) June 12-15, 2006 This is the largest gathering of JBoss users worldwide and an event that contributes to the evolution of professional open source.   » O'Reilly Where 2.0 Conference (San Jose, California) June 13-14, 2006 Come be part of the people, projects, and issues leading the charge into the location based technological frontier. Debate and discuss what's viable now and what's just below the radar.   » More Events