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January 30, 2006		Welcome to the Core Java Technologies Newsletter.
Core Java Technologies NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the Core Java Technologies Newsletter. Here you'll find links to the latest products, tools, resources, and events relating to development with the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE, formerly known as J2SE).

PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY RELEASES The following Java SE products and technologies were recently released. » JSR 919 JavaMail API 1.4 Maintenance Release (December 21, 2005) Describes the new APIs that are being introduced in JavaMail. » JSR 270 Java SE 6 Release Contents Early Draft Review Specification 1.0 (December 21, 2005) Defines the feature set for the next major release of the Java SE platform, code-named Mustang, which is targeted to ship this year. » JSR 231 Java Bindings for OpenGL 1.0 Public Review Draft (December 21, 2005) This specification will describe the Java bindings to the native 3D graphics library OpenGL. RESOURCES Learn more about and get "hands-on" training for Java SE technologies through the following resources. TECHNICAL ARTICLES » The Java SE 6 (Mustang) Holiday Quiz How much do you know about Java SE 6, code-named Mustang? If you're just starting to peek at the exciting new Mustang betas, here's a fun way to learn about some great new features. » Update: Desktop Java Features in Mustang The Desktop Java engineering team keeps you up-to-date with modifications, bug fixes, and new features under consideration for inclusion in Mustang. » The New Modality API in Mustang Learn how Mustang allows greater functionality for dialog boxes, supporting modeless, document, application, and toolkit modality to ease the user's experience. » Java Technology 2005: A Year in Review In 2005, Java technology turned 10 years old, but what else happened to the platform? Plenty. Here's a quick look back. » Character Conversions From Browser to Database Character data can go through multiple transformations as it travels from browser to database. This article describes how to avoid character data loss in all tiers of a web-based application. » More Enhancements in Java SE 6 (Mustang) Learn about some often-requested features: setting file and directory permissions, obtaining disk space, adding components to tabbed pane tabs, as well as the inclusion of the SwingWorker class. VIEWPOINTS » SOA Best Practices: A Conversation With Sun Microsystems Distinguished Engineer Mark Hapner Service-oriented architecture (SOA) will soon play a major role in software engineering. Mark Hapner explores the future of SOA. TECH TIPS » The Singleton Pattern » The Observer Pattern BOOKS » Java Tutorial Update: J2SE 5.0 This practical guide for programmers contains hundreds of complete working examples and has recently been updated to include J2SE 5.0. » Sun Microsystems Press -- The Java Series Provides the inside information you need to build effective, robust, and portable applications and applets. An indispensable resource for Java platform developers. NEWSLETTERS » Sun Student Connection Newsletter Brings you the latest news on open source developer tools, technology resources, and Java technology-based Internet games. » Sun Developer Network Program News Provides news and information including product announcements, user group meetings, early access programs, and more. COMMUNITY » Join the Sun Software Product User Groups (PUGs)! Learn best practices from fellow customers, give input to and hear from Product Teams. Spring meetings are planned in the United States and Europe. See the Events section for specifics. Questions? Contact UserGroups@Sun.com. » Tell the 2006 JavaOne Conference Organizers What You Want - What would you like to see at the JavaOne conference? - What topics interest you? - What types of talks are the best? TRAINING » Get a Free Apple iPod nano With Purchase of Select Training From Sun Through April 14, 2006! Get a free Apple iPod nano with purchase of a Career Accelerator Package (CAP) or two Select Sun Training courses! This offer applies for most Sun CAPs, so you can take advantage of the giveaway offer regardless of the technology certification. » Tutorials and Online Training Learn the various Java technologies -- from the fundamentals of the Java programming language to web services and the Java EE platform -- through a variety of online tutorials and classes. » Java SE Learning Path Course Catalog This path provides essential training necessary for you to become proficient in the basics of Java technology programming using Java SE. » Certification Validate your skills as an IT professional. Getting Sun-certified is a great way to invest in your professional development.

EARLY ACCESS The following Java SE products and technologies recently became available through the Early Access Release Program. » JavaMail API 1.4 Early Access (December 21, 2005) JavaMail provides a common, uniform API for managing electronic mail. Using this API, applications access message stores and compose and send messages. EVENTS » 2006 JavaOne Conference: Super Saver Pricing! Register before February 15, 2006, for the JavaOne conference, May 16-19, at Moscone Center in San Francisco, and SAVE up to $400. Register TODAY! » Sun Tech Days Are Coming Advance your development skills with cutting-edge technical education on Java technology, the Solaris Operating System, and more. » Register for the Upcoming Sun U.S. Software PUG Meetings! - Sun Java Integration Suite, February 10, 2006, Hartford, CT - Sun Identity Management User Group, March 2, 2006, Sun NY Office - Sun Java SE, March 7, 2006, Menlo Park, CA Questions? contact: UserGroups@Sun.Com. Register online. » Register for the Sun European Software PUG Meetings! -EMEA Communications Suite, March 28, 2006 -EMEA Identity Management Suite, March 29, 2006 -EMEA Portal Server, March 30, 2006 -EMEA Application Server, March 31, 2006 Questions? Contact UserGroups@Sun.com. Register online. » More Events ANNOUNCEMENTS » Duke's Choice Awards 2006 -- Now Accepting Nominations! The popular Duke's Choice Awards will be hosted at the 2006 JavaOne Conference. These awards celebrate the extreme innovation in the world of Java technology. Send your nominations now! » AJAX Made Easy Build richer web applications with AJAX. » "Get Java" Software Button Now Available: Help Users Easily Access the Latest Version of the JRE Host the new "Get Java" software button on your web site and ensure your customers have an easy way to get the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

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