Java SE Community at a Glance

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Java SE Community at a Glance


Sun has embarked on a Community Development Model initiative to make the development of the JDK more transparent, and create opportunities for collaboration and early feedback from the worldwide developer community. You can also participate in the community through the following avenues.


Forums

 
The Java technology discussion forums are interactive message boards for sharing ideas and insights on Java technologies and programming techniques.
 

User Groups

 
Members of the Java User Groups meet regularly to exchange technical ideas and information.
 

Newsletters

 
We offer several newsletters on Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) technologies, ranging from core topics to technical tips. You can subscribe to newsletters through RSS feeds or read them online:
 

JavaOne Technical Sessions

 
You have access to the JavaOne conference technical content, long after the actual conferences are over.
 
 

Books and Authors

 
Here are abstracts of commercial publications on Java SE technology. You can also download sample chapters.
 

Bug Database

 
From this storehouse of Java technology bugs, you can search for and browse information on bugs and requests for enhancements (RFEs), submit them, track them, or vote on the open bugs that are important to you.
 

Blogs

 
Planet JDK Blogs: A collection of blogs that showcase news and views from the Java SE Development Kit community.  
Java Technology Blogs: A collection of blogs with wide-ranging views about Java technology.
 

Sun Tech Days Events

 
The Sun Tech Days educates developers in a two-day format, and ranges from hands-on education, university training, community programs and technical sessions. Join us in a city near you.
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