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New and Enhanced Networking Features in the JavaTM 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 (J2SETM)
The JavaTM 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SETM) 1.4 has introduced several new features and enhancements for Object Serialization, Remote Method Invocation (RMI), Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA), and networking in general. The new features and enhancements either address some changes in standard specifications such as CORBA, or improve the performance of existing features. This article gives an overview of the new features and enhancements.
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Programming With Assertions
An assertion is a statement in the JavaTM programming language that enables you to test your assumptions about your program. For example, if you write a method that calculates the speed of a particle, you might assert that the calculated speed is less than the speed of light
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Five Java articles you should share with your team
Read any good Java articles lately? As a manager, when you come across a great article, you probably make a mental note to share it with your team. Unfortunately, those articles are often forgotten in the midst of the latest crisis. To make the task easier for you, we’ve handpicked the best Java articles to appear on Builder.com in the last few months and collected them all for you here. Check out our selections.
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Exploring the Security Changes of the 1.4 Release of the JavaTM 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SETM)
Security is an important aspect of programming these days. As applications get distributed around the Net piecemeal, those application pieces need to protect the parts of their underlying framework that were once assumed to be built into the main application.
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ABOUT JAVATM TECHNOLOGY: An Interview with James Gosling
March 28, 2002 -- It happens a few times in life -- the chance to ask a question of an exceptional person who has contributed to the evolution of technology, and as a result, has significantly influenced many people. Members of the Java Developer ConnectionSM [(JDC) program] recently took this opportunity when the JDC posted a poll, "Ask James Gosling."
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The death of J2SE! not quite
Much of Sun's emphasis lately has been on server-side and J2ME technologies, and many industry pundits have predicted death knells for client-side Java.
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Changes in J2SETM 1.4 Beta 3
This document summarizes significant changes made in previous release J2SE 1.4 Beta 2.
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This newsletter provides the latest news from the Java Developer ConnectionSM (JDC), including product news and announcements, developer information, and the latest additions to the JDC.
This document summarizes significant changes made in previous release J2SE 1.4 Beta 2.
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Java 1.4, the next wave A peek into the capabilities and new features of the upcoming release
The JavaOne 2001 conference delivered several sessions describing the new features of the recently released Java beta version 1.4. In this article, we'll highlight some of the sessions from the show and the capabilities of the new release.
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Boom or bust?
Was JavaOne 2001 a boom or a bust? Who's to say? JavaOne is the single biggest Java technology event of the year and as such, it is a particularly interesting indicator of the state of Java and the technology world. This light-hearted (and at times ranting) editorial covers some of the happenings at and around this year's show.
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Warming up for JavaOne 2001
JavaOne 2001 is larger than ever. Navigating the copious offerings is more than most can (or want to) handle. If the thought of digging through all the session listings makes you contemplate staying at home this year, then this article is for you. JavaOne veteran John Zukowski takes you on an extensive tour of this year's technical conference, delivering meaty previews and session recommendations, including some technical tidbits to whet your appetite. You'll also get valuable insight from presenters, details on the local entertainment scene, and tons of how-to conference resources -- official and supplementary -- to help you make the most of this year's conference.
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New Java 2DTM Features in the
JavaTM 2 SDK, v1.4
In the Java 2 SDK, version 1.2 and 1.3, common operations on a Graphics object often invalidated the rendering data cached for this Graphics object.
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The magic of Merlin
How the new JDK 1.4 -- code-named Merlin -- levitates its functionality
Sun Microsystems has promised a 12- to 18-month time frame for each major release of the JDK. To keep within that time frame, Sun hopes to unveil the beta release of the JDK 1.4 -- code-named Merlin -- this March.
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JDK 1.2 breaks the Java sound barrier
Learn how to implement JDK 1.2's high-quality sound
Earlier versions of the JDK produced audio through an applet or an application in .au format only, which provided support for 8,000 Hz mono 8-bit mu-Law-encoded audio clips. That fairly substandard sound format severely restricted Java in providing professional audio qualities. The release of JDK 1.2 remedied that problem, as it now offers support for almost all available audio formats.
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JDK 1.3
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The promise of the Java 2 Platform
In this article, you'll find an overview of all three editions of the Java 2 Platform, along with reasons why J2EE has the potential to dramatically change the enterprise computing landscape.
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Six Years and Counting: Developers Weigh in on the State of the Java Market
As part of our comprehensive analysis of the past, present, and future of a breakthrough development technology, we asked Java developers where they stand on the tools and technologies that make Java work for them.
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JDK 1.1 New Feature Summary
These are the new features in version 1.1 of the JDK. All of the APIs listed here are part of the core Java API, which means they will be available on all platforms and operating systems where the Java 1.1 Virtual Machine is present.
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Java Development Kit (JDKTM) Version 1.2 Summary of New Features
Version 1.2 of the Java Development Kit (JDKTM) adds the following major features to the JavaTM platform and JDK tools since 1.1.
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JDK 1.2 SHIPS! ...and the Java Platform Is Complete
It's stable, it's secure, its performance is up, it's interoperable, and it's compatible with past Java Development Kit (JDKTM)s and all major operating systems," says Sun's Gina Centoni, director of product marketing, JavaTM platform.
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Prepare yourself for what's new and different in the forthcoming JDK 1.2 release
The JDK 1.2 release from Sun offers significant enhancements over earlier versions. From the addition of the Java 2D API to performance and stability enhancements to the pluggable VM architecture.
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THE SKY'S THE LIMIT Quality Improvements in the the JavaTM 2 Platform
Regression tests. Execution tests. Compatibility tests. And round again. The JavaTM 2 platform was constantly improved by an army of quality experts to make it better than any other formerly code-named Java Development Kit (JDKTM) release.
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Microsoft SDK for Java
Regression tests. Execution tests. Compatibility tests. And round again. The JavaTM 2 platform was constantly improved by an army of quality experts to make it better than any other formerly code-named Java Development Kit (JDKTM) release.
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J2SE Tutorial 1
If you are new to programming in the JavaTM language, have some experience with other languages, and are familiar with things like displaying text or graphics or performing simple calculations, this tutorial could be for you. It walks through how to use the Java® 2 Platform software to create and run three common types of programs written for the Java platform—applications, applets, and servlets.
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J2SE Tutorial 2
A computer is made up of a relatively simple collection of components. You
will always have memory and disk drives for storing data and a processor
for running programs. You will certainly also have a keyboard and mouse to
communicate with the computer and a display and printer to get information
back from the computer. You might also have a modem to dial up an
internet service, or a network connection.
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