JavaCheck - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is JavaCheck?
A: JavaCheck 2.0 is a developer tool that ensures that applications and
applets will be compatible with Java platforms and can therefore run on
many types of devices. It does this by testing whether Java class files
used by an application or applet conform to a particular Java platform
API specification.
JavaCheck 2.0 provides support for the PersonalJavaTM Specification.
PersonalJava has been designed specifically for network-connectable consumer
devices used for communications, entertainment and mobile computing. Using
JavaCheck allows application developers to create products and services
on their desktops that will reach consumers using PersonalJava-enabled
devices. They can do this without having to purchase devices and proprietary
tools for development and testing. JavaCheck is easy to use and works
side-by-side with popular third party Java development tools.
Q: How can I get JavaCheck?
A: JavaCheck 2.0 is now available for free on Sun's JavaSoft website
at: http://java.sun.com/products/personaljava/javacheck.html.
JavaCheck 2.0 will also be available through many third parties as part of their
developer tool suites.
Q: What is a Platform Specification File?
A: JavaCheck reads platform specification files. These are
encoded text files (SGML compliant) for a particular specification with the file
extension .spc. JavaCheck reads these .spc files in order
to represent a Java platform in memory. The JavaCheck 2.0 version
provides .spc files for the PersonalJava1.01 platform allowing compliance
testing to this platform. Platform specification files
are created or endorsed by Sun Microsystem's for use with official Java
specifications. For additional information on platform specification
files, please refer to the documentation available with the product.
Q: Will other platform specification files be available for use
with JavaCheck?
A: Yes, Sun hopes to provide platform specification files (.spc)
for other Java platforms, as well as for some extensions to the Java
platform. These .spc files will be available in future versions of
JavaCheck. Information on future releases will be posted when available
on Sun's JavaSoft website at: http://java.sun.com/products/personaljava.
Q: Why are there two versions of JavaCheck?
A: JavaCheck 2.0 comes in two configurations: one is command-line based,
the other has a graphical user interface (GUI). Both provide the
same utility.
Q: Where can I send comments on JavaCheck 2.0?
A: We always appreciate your feedback on our products. Please email
comments and report bugs on JavaCheck 2.0 to: javacheck-comments@java.sun.com.
Please note that this is not a technical support alias. For technical support questions, call (407) 531-4475 and press option 1. There is a charge per call for all technical support assistance.
Q: What is the difference between JavaCheck and JavaPureCheckTM?
A: JavaCheck is a conformance checking tool that reports whether a Java
application or applet conforms to a given specification of a Java platform.
JavaPureCheck tests that an application or applet is written using 100%
Pure Java.
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