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Feature Stories About Java Technology - 2002

 
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•  Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition
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•  XML
•  2002 JavaOne Conference
•  Perspectives
•  Interviews


JAVA PLATFORM TOP
 
JXTA Resolver   Oct. 2002
This article clarifies the concepts of peer-to-peer computing and the new JXTA Resolver. The detailed code example will get you up-and-running with this newest technology for P2P software development.
 
2002 SunNetwork Conference: Continuous Coverage   Sept. 2002
Follow the keynotes, announcements, technical sessions and all the news from the inaugural SunNetwork conference in San Francisco.
 
Droplets Platform Brings GUIs to the Internet   Aug. 2002
The Droplets platform uses Java technology to enable developers to combine the Web's ubiquity with a desktop GUI.
 
New Look and Navigation: All Aboard the Developers' Tour   June 2002
Take a quick tour of the new design and features that put the information you want at your fingertips. Give us your feedback about the new site.
 
Java Technology Code Samples   June 2002
See this revised and updated listing of code samples from the Sun developer sites.
 
JDC Tech Tips Quiz   Feb. 2002
Test your knowledge of Java programming language topics covered in some recent JDC Tech Tips.
 
JAVA 2 PLATFORM, STANDARD EDITION TOP
 
java.sun.com Quiz   Dec. 2002
Test your knowledge of Java technology topics covered recently on java.sun.com.
 
JXTA: P2P Grows Up   Dec. 2002
JXTA is an open-source project that puts P2P (peer-to-peer) network programming within reach of every Java developer. The lead authors of the three top-selling books on JXTA development tell you all about JXTA.
 
Secure Internet Programming with J2SE 1.4 Part II: The Client Side   Dec. 2002
Part two of a series that provides a hands-on tutorial explaining how to develop secure Internet applications for today's and tomorrow's market.
 
The Swing Tutorial Updates   Dec. 2002
A new version of The Swing Tutorial, the practical guide for GUI programming, is in the process of being improved and updated to the J2SETM SDK v1.4. Read about and visit the new and updated pages, and many examples.
 
Preparing for Generics   Dec. 2002
Generics are coming to the Java platform, version 1.5! Get the skinny on how generics can help you streamline your applications, especially if your code contains lists.
 
JMX in Action Quiz   Nov. 2002
Special to the JDC Bookshelf is the JMX in Action Quiz. Test your JMX knowledge and take this quiz.
 
Secure Internet Programming with Java 2, Standard Edition (J2SE) 1.4   Nov. 2002
Part one of a two-part series that provides a hands-on tutorial explaining how to develop secure Internet applications for today's and tomorrow's market.
 
Java Technology Fundamentals Quiz   Nov. 2002
Test what you've learned in previous issues of Java Technology Fundamentals concerning creating threads, working with boolean statements, writing and reading files, and using the JOptionPane class.
 
High-Level Network Programming   Nov. 2002
Find out more about the basics of the high-level APIs of the java.net package. Learn how to use these APIs for network applications and HTTP authentication solutions.
 
Sun Shines at BioITWorld Conference & Exp   Nov. 2002
This week's BioITWorld Conference & Expo is a gathering of biotechnology and life sciences visionaries. Learn how Sun is already contributing to this vast and growing industry.
 
Turbo-charging Java HotSpot Virtual Machine, v1.4.x to Improve the Performance and Scalability of Application Servers   Nov. 2002
Learn how to turbo-charge JVM 1.4.x to get the best performance out of your applications with regards to garbage collection.
 
Maintaining State for HTML Form Buttons   Oct. 2002
Find out how to use JavaServer Pages custom tags to maintain button state in your HTML forms.
 
Tech Tips Quiz   Oct. 2002
Take this quiz, and test your knowledge of Java programming language topics covered in some recent Core Java Technologies Tech Tips.
 
Faster Development with JavaServer Pages Standard Tag Library (JSTL 1.0)   Oct. 2002
Speed up HTML development using the custom tags in JSTL 1.0.
 
Java Technology Fundamentals Newsletter   Oct. 2002
Learn how to use JavaServer Pages technology for internationalization and multilingual applications.
 
Developing Multilingual Web Applications Using JavaServer Pages Technology   Sept. 2002
Learn how to use JavaServer Pages technology for internationalization and multilingual applications.
 
Building an Application Quiz   Aug. 2002
Test what you learned about handling exceptions, writing to and reading from files, and accessing data from the Building an Application tutorial series, parts 3 and 4.
 
Deploying Software with JNLP and Java Web Start   Aug. 2002
Learn how to use Java Web Start and JNLP to build and deploy cross-platform, client-side applications.
 
Building an Application: Part 4: Exception Handling, Scroll Bars, Pop-up Option Boxes, Reading From and Writing to Files   June 2002
Learn how to create scroll bars, pop-up option boxes, and how to read from and write to files.
 
CORBA Programming with J2SE 1.4: Programming Transient and Persistent Servers   May 2002
This article presents a detailed description of the POA and shows you how to use it to develop more portable CORBA applications.
 
Java Tech Review   May 2002
The recent JavaOne Conference Keynotes discussed many new terms and technologies. This guide serves as a follow-up to each Java technology mentioned in the technical keynote presentation.
 
New and Enhanced Networking Features in Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 (J2SE)   April 2002
Explore the new features and enhancements for Object Serialization, Remote Method Invocation (RMI), Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA), and networking in J2SE 1.4.
 
Exploring the Security Changes of the 1.4 Release of the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE)   April 2002
Get up to date on the latest security support in the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) release 1.4.
 
March New to Java Programming Center Supplement   Mar. 2002
Learn how to cast one type to another, use the Collection, Iterator, and List interfaces, and follow good programming practices.
 
Building an Application Quiz   Feb. 2002
Test what you learned from the "Building an Application" tutorial series about basic Java programming fundamentals.
 
Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE), Version 1.4 Overview   Feb. 2002
Get the scoop on the new features, including new Java Foundation Classes capabilities, deployment facilities, and security APIs.
 
Compressing and Decompressing Data using Java APIs   Feb. 2002
Learn about the APIs that you can use to compress and decompress data from within your applications.
 
Building an Application: Part 3   Feb. 2002
Part 3 of this series introduces encapsulation, event handling basics, and inner classes, demonstrating how to retrieve user data and display it on a panel.
 
Distributed Java Platform Programming with RMI and CORBA   Jan. 2002
Get the information you need to start developing distributed object-based applications, and tips on how to select between distribution mechanisms.
 
Building an Application: Part 2: Introduction to Inheritance, Panels, and Layouts   Jan. 2002
Part 1 covered application objects and the classes and methods that implement them, and the predefined classes of the Java API. Part 2 introduces Inheritance -- how classes can tap into and extend methods in "parent" classes -- and how to begin building a user interface with Panels and Layouts.
 
JAVA 2 PLATFORM, ENTERPRISE EDITION TOP
 
J2EE 1.4 Beta Arrives: Web Services Ready   Dec. 2002
J2EE 1.4 Beta is here and ready for download. With this release, you can now write and use enterprise-class Web services on the J2EE platform.
 
What Influences the Performance of Application Servers?   Nov. 2002
This article describes the factors that affect the performance of your application server: the features of the application server, the access paths, the application type, the deployment topology, and scalability.
 
Java API for XML-Based RPC (JAX-RPC)   Nov. 2002
JAX-RPC provides the core API for developing and deploying SOAP/WSDL-based Web services on the Java platform. This article gives you a quick overview of what JAX-RPC can do for you.
 
The Top Five Reasons to Choose J2EE as Your Application Server Platform   Oct. 2002
If you've ever wondered whether J2EE would be a suitable app server platform, read this article to learn exactly why J2EE is a great choice.
 
An Inside View of Securing J2EE Applications with Sun ONE Application Server 7   Oct. 2002
The newly released Sun ONE Application Server 7, Standard Edition, provides a wealth of features to help developers secure their Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications.
 
Java Web Services Developer Pack: Part 2: RPC Calls, Messaging, and the JAX-RPC and JAXM API   Oct. 2002
Learn how to use the JAX-RPC and JAXM APIs in this second in a series of technical articles on the Java Web Services Developer Pack.
 
Registration and Discovery of Web Services Using JAXR with XML Registries such as UDDI and ebXML   June 2002
Learn how to use JAXR to publish your Web services in (and query) XML-based registries. The ample code excerpts in this article will get you quickly up to speed.
 
Getting Started with JAX-RPC   May 2002
The new JAX-RPC APIs make it easier to craft Web services. Find out how in this hands-on introduction that boasts plenty of sample code.
 
Deploying Web Services on Java 2, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)   April 2002
This article shows how to integrate Web Services with the J2EE environment, with step-by-step instructions. Newly updated for the JWSDP Early Access release 2.
 
Smaller Budget? More Components: The Growing Marketplace for J2EE 1.3 Components   Mar. 2002
Move fast, cut costs, execute well. The cure for this crunch just may be components -- especially for enterprise Java technology developers. Find out how.
 
Java Web Services Developer Pack Part 1: Registration and the JAXR API   Mar. 2002
This first article in a series on the Java Web Services Developer Pack shows you how to use the Java API for XML Registries (JAXR) API to pu blish and search for Web services in a registry.
 
Performance Evaluation of Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) CORBA Adapter to CORBA Server Interoperability   Jan. 2002
This article examines the characteristics of the J2EE component-CORBA server architecture, and performance tests of the framework and application.
 
Design Patterns for Building Flexible and Maintainable J2EE Applications   Jan. 2002
This article introduces reusable designs you can use to build flexible J2EE applications, explaining problem domains that affect the maintainability of J2EE applications, and the recommended solutions.
 
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT TOP
 
Java Technology Mobilizes Homeland Security at Aether Systems   Jan. 2002
The secure, scalable, cross-platform flexibility of Java technology helps Aether Systems, Inc. deliver "anywhere, anytime, any platform" information mobility solutions for emergency services workers.
 
XML TOP
 
Java Technology and XML Part 2: API Benchmarks   Mar. 2002
This part of the series tests the sample programs from Part 1, providing information about the performance of different APIs.
 
2002 JAVAONE CONFERENCE TOP
 
Beyond Boundaries   Sept. 2002
The second JavaOne conference to be held outside the United States begins today, September 25th.
 
Mac OS X Delivers: Mac OS X and Java Technology   Mar. 2002
Mac OS X provides a highly optimized, tightly integrated implementation of J2SE 1.3, including the client version of the HotSpot VM. Mac OS X is the only high-volume desktop operating system to ship with Java 2 technology.
 
About Java Technology: An Interview with James Gosling   Mar. 2002
Gosling answers questions submitted by developers in a recent Java Developer Connection online poll.
 
From Mantis To Tiger -- Technical Session 1756: J2SE Versions 1.4 through 1.5.   Mar. 2002
Find out more about the new features in J2SETM 1.4, and what's in the wings for 1.5.
 
PERSPECTIVES TOP
 
From the Source: Rich Green - US v. Microsoft   Jan. 2002
Learn more about the Proposed Final Judgement in the US v. Microsoft case, Sun's position on it, and how you can make your voice heard in Washington.
 
INTERVIEWS TOP
 
The Poetry of Programming   Dec. 2002
Sun Microsystems Distinguished Engineer and poet Richard Gabriel talks about programming, poetry, and bringing more creativity to computing.
 
The Future of Software: A Discussion with Sun Microsystems' Chief Engineer   Oct. 2002
Sun Microsystems' chief engineer, Rob Gingell, looks at Java 2, Enterprise Edition, Jini technology and the future of software.
 
About Java Technology: An Interview with James Gosling   April 2002
Gosling answers questions submitted by developers in a recent Java Developer Connection online poll.
 

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