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Java SE 6 is the current major release of the Java SE platform. Sun endeavors to foster the highest level of transparency and collaboration on the platform with the Java community through Project JDK 6, resulting in the following key features.
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Advantages to running applications on Java SE 6
  • Applications run faster on the desktop and servers
  • New 'Dynamic Attach' diagnostics simplify troubleshooting
  • Expanded Solaris DTrace support provides additional value on Solaris
  • Improved 'native' look and feel across Solaris, Linux, and Windows
  • First Java platform with full support for Windows Vista
Benefits in upgrading developer environments to Sun's Java SE 6
  • JavaScript integrated and included with the platform
  • Scripting languages framework extends support for Ruby, Python, and other languages
  • Complete light-weight platform for web services, right out of the box
  • Simplified GUI design and expanded native platform support
  • Full JDBC4 implementation providing improved XML support for Databases
  • Java DB included with the JDK, a free to use and deploy Java Database
  • Full support by NetBeans IDE 5.5
  • Sun Developer Services available to help build more robust applications
Improved User Experience
 
 
Security Features and Enhancements
 
 
Integrated Web Services
 
 
Scripting Language Support (JSR 223)
 
 
Enhanced Management and Serviceability
 
 
Increased Developer Productivity
 
  • JDBC 4.0 support (JSR 221)
  • Significant library improvements
  • Improvements to the Java Platform Debug Architecture (JPDA) & JVM Tool Interface
 
An in-depth summary of Java SE 6 features and enhancements to the platform is provided in the Java SE Umbrella JSR (JSR 270) and the desktop and core feature overviews.
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