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On May 8, the 2007 JavaOne conference opens the doors to another first for the expanded community: the first JavaOne conference since Sun open sourced its implementation of the Java platform. Java technology will continue to be the centerpiece, but the broader software development environment -- an Open Network Environment with Java technology at the core, with scripting languages, open-source software, and other Web 2.0 languages and tools -- rounds out the technology banquet. At the Conference, which is set for May 8 to 11, experienced developers can explore new technologies and methodologies outside their normal sphere, while technology novices will be exposed to the Java platform's many strengths and benefits. Over 15,000 enthusiasts engaged in Java technology-based and network-based application development will meet to continue to shape the future. Industry technologists on the expanded Program Committee voted on track sessions and helped broaden the feast. A special Java Technology Business track on Tuesday, May 8, will appeal to VPs, CIOs, business managers, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals. The day's events culminate with the JavaOne Pavilion reception that evening. Thursday, May 10, will focus on Java technology in TV with Blu-ray Disc and Cable Day. Additional information about this appears later in this article. Companion Events
Pre-Conference events on Monday, May 7, include Java University, CommunityOne, and NetBeans Software Day. Java University. At 8:00 a.m., Sun Microsystems VP and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Katie Wilyerd opens the general session, joined by special guest James Gosling, Sun Fellow and VP. Attendees can choose from among three full-day or eight half-day courses from certified instructors, as well as four bonus evening courses. The full-day courses cover using Java EE technology and service-oriented architecture (SOA) to create enterprise applications, to design and implement secure Java web services, and to choose a framework for managing complex web applications. NetBeans Software Day. For the fourth year in a row, you can attend NetBeans Software Day to get the latest news on the NetBeans IDE development tool and rich-client programming on the NetBeans platform. James Gosling joins other luminaries to demonstrate the coolest NetBeans technologies. At the reception after the day's events, you can mingle with fellow participants. CommunityOne. This one-day free conference explores transformative participation-based technologies, solutions, and business models, driving such innovations as Web 2.0 and extensions to the Java platform. On Monday, May 7, the day kicks off with a general session at 10 a.m. and ends with a community reception at 6 p.m. Areas of interest include NetBeans Software Day, Glassfish, OpenJDK, Mobile & Embedded, Open Solaris, Web 2.0, Startup Camp, RedMonk Community, and Linus/Solaris similarities. Register here. JavaOne Pavilion
Over 100 companies will be represented at the JavaOne Pavilion, showing their development and business solutions. Conference cosponsors will be available on the Pavilion floor to discuss what they are doing with technology. Platinum cosponsors Intel, MotoDev (Motorola Developer Network), Oracle, and Sun Microsystems are hosting one general session each. Gold cosponsors include BEA, NavTeq, and Nokia. InterSystems, ParaSoft, and Terracotta are this year's Silver cosponsors. Tuesday's Welcome reception will be held in the Pavilion from 7:00 to 8:30 in the evening. JavaOne Conference Rock Stars
Meanwhile, you can still catch the 17 sessions that attendees of the 2006 JavaOne conference sessions voted as outstanding on the java.sun.com web site. Attendees voted for these top-ranked speakers: Rodney Aigistorfer, Dion Almaer, Scott Ambler, Josh Bloch, Brian Chess, Rod Cope, Scott Delap, Neal Gafter, Ben Galbraith, Scott Gelb, Brian Goetz, Romain Guy, Shannon Hickey, David Holmes, Jason Hunter, Bruce Johnson, Jeremy Manson, Ethan Nicholas, Cameron Purdy, William Pugh, Neeraj Sangal, Scott Violet, Frank Waldman, and Joel Webber. Complete the session survey at the end of each session to help select the 2007 JavaOne conference rock stars. - Top 10 Destinations for New Java Technology Developers at the 2007 JavaOne Conference The Big Picture
As you know if you've attended in the past, the JavaOne conference is a multilayered treat. Within the themed tracks are both technical sessions -- including Cool Stuff sessions -- and Hands-on Labs. In addition, the After Dark events offer massive opportunities to mingle. And you can talk with JavaOne Pavilion exhibitors and participate in presentations on the Pavilion floor. John Gage of Sun Microsystems hosts the seven general sessions. Industry leaders from Intel, Motorola, and Oracle join James Gosling of Sun Microsystems -- father of the Java programming language -- to offer their visions of the future. These overarching sessions take place before the morning technical sessions and before and after the afternoon technical sessions.
The Technical-Session Tracks
This year, the JavaOne conference team enlisted more community involvement for content selection. Table 2 lists the Program Committee members who were instrumental in the development of these tracks.
The Tracks
Here are the session tracks or categories: Consumer Technologies. This track showcases technologies with a business impact, including ways to define projects, scope efforts, and set up a business model. Some topics include digital TV, the Blu-ray Disc, set-top boxes, home security, and Java technology in cars. Java SE. It all starts here, in the core foundation of the Java platform. This track comprises highly technical sessions on using the core technologies to build and deploy scalable, portable applications, including the following topics: Java runtime environments, monitoring and management, Java programming language and APIs, security, and garbage collection. Desktop. This cross-platform track delves into GUI application development using Swing, 2-D and 3-D graphics and imaging, and deployment strategies across browsers. Java EE. Sessions in this track will delve into the APIs for web services, persistence, security, management, deployment, and communications for building and deploying enterprise-wide, server-side applications. They will also discuss testing, debugging, and data modeling. Java ME. Two billion devices worldwide use this technology, discussed in sessions that describe its key technologies and advanced techniques from real-world, experienced developers -- developing for Blu-ray players, mobile web services, and smart cards, for example. The Next-Generation Web. This track on the second generation of web services combines the use of Ajax for user interfaces on the web and opening the Java Virtual Machine to new languages and frameworks such as JavaScript technology, Ruby on Rails, and Python. Open Source. Sessions in this track explore open-source community participation and projects. Topics include the technical details of code bases, ways to contribute code, and techniques you can use to leverage open-source code for your own development projects. Services and Integration. Service-oriented architecture (SOA) implementations are connected between enterprises in global applications. This track offers best practices for implementing composite applications, message-based platform-independent collaboration, and interoperability. Tools and Languages. This track discusses how to apply both traditional Java programming language IDEs and tools and new scripting languages to Java platform development and deployment. Session offerings cover source-code editors, performance analysis tools, and modeling systems. The Special Tracks
New this year, the technical sessions are bracketed by the following special tracks. Java Technology Business Day. Among the sessions on Tuesday, May 8, are those specifically designed for business and marketing attendees involved in software, hardware, content development, and services. A panel from the interactive industry, moderated by Burton Group analyst Anne Thomas-Manes, explores maximizing return on investment (ROI) in the Java technology ecosystem. Bruce G. Lee and Jean Elliott of Sun Microsystems demystify marketing, branding, and certification programs. Simon Phipps and Rich Sands, open-source leaders at Sun Microsystems, discuss the business opportunities and risks of open-source Java technology. Java Technology in TV: Blu-ray Disc and Cable Day. On Thursday, May 10, CableLabs and motion-picture studios join Sun in highlighting Java technology in digital television platform standards worldwide. The kickoff session describes the current status and future opportunities for the OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP) and Blu-ray Disc technologies. Blu-ray Java (BD-J), Java technology in Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), and a roadmap for interactive services on cable TV are some of the sessions in this category. Hands-on Labs
Alongside the technical sessions are the Hands-on Labs. These instructor-led, two-hour sessions are devoted to specific technologies within each track. How about adding your own features to Project Darkstar, the JavaOne conference's own multiuser dungeon (MUD) game? Dive into basic script programming on the Java platform, including script-based model-view-controller (MVC) frameworks. Work on wireless embedded devices on the popular Project Sun SPOT (Small Programmable Object Technology). Develop an Ajax-enabled custom JavaServer Faces component for the NetBeans Visual Web Pack, do advanced Universal Modeling Language (UML) modeling, use Dynamic Tracing (Dtrace) in the Solaris Operating System, or use identity to secure web services. So many labs, so little time. The Icing on the Cake: Special Programs and Events
After Dark Events. The Pavilion Welcome reception sets the stage for After Dark events on Tuesday, May 8. Birds-of-a-Feather (BOF) sessions will also be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Thursday night offers the After Dark Bash, with entertainment, food, drinks, and games. Duke's Choice Awards. The fifth annual Duke's Choice awards will be presented, recognizing new and cool innovations using Java technology. James Gosling, father of Java programming, and the Java technology leadership team will select the winners. Event Connect Tool. Go into the Event Connect online tool now to set up connections with participants or speakers who share your interests. See You in San Francisco
The JavaOne conference registration page will tell you all you need to know, including how to get a free Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) game system. Once you've registered, use the automated ScheduleBuilder to align your sessions, labs, and BOF events. An interesting feature of the 2007 JavaOne conference is the interactive Advance Conference Guide. Sun Microsystems is carrying its eco-friendly efforts into the Conference by offering a downloadable guide, rather than a mass printing and mailing of the same. All mailing pieces are being printed with soy-based inks on recycled paper. Open, interoperable, community-driven software is here. Fortunately, Java developers have long been dealing with today's hot technology issues -- scalability, security, and interoperability. The openness of the Java platform and the Java Community Process program have created a collaborative environment that has produced a wealth of technology worldwide. The 2007 JavaOne conference focuses that environment in San Francisco, California, for a few days. Come on in, the door is wide open. For More Information
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Christine Dorffi is a staff writer on java.sun.com and manages developer content on the Java SE hub. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Two dozen outstanding speakers have been inducted into the Rock Star program based on their top-ranking sessions at the 2006 JavaOne conference. Among these speakers are Ben Galbraith, Trent Gray-Donald, and Cameron Purdy, who are giving the following sessions this year: "Creating Amazing Web Interfaces With Ajax," "What's Hot in IBM's Virtual Machine for the Java Platform 7," and "The Top 10 Ways to Botch Enterprise Java Application Scalability and Reliability."
