Tech all over the world: September 2006

Tech all over the world

Friday, September 29, 2006

Sun Developer Network Program Newsletter

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September 28, 2006

Product and Technology Releases

» JSR 231 Java Bindings for the OpenGL API 1.0 Final Release

This specification will describe the Java bindings to the native 3D graphics library, OpenGL.

» NetBeans Enterprise Pack 5.5 Now in Beta

The NetBeans Enterprise Pack 5.5 Beta IDE is now available on netbeans.org! Explore its support for XML, WSDL, and BPEL development that was offered in the technology preview releases along with the new capabilities: BPEL validations, enhanced WSDL designer, XML, WSDL, and BPEL refactorings. Download here

» JSR 284 Resource Consumption Management API 1.0 Early Draft Review

The API will allow for partitioning resources (constraints, reservations) among Java applications and for querying about resource availability (notifications).

» JSR 270 Java SE 6 Release Contents 6.0 Public Review Draft

Read about what's in the upcoming Java SE 6 platform release.

SDN Technology Articles

» U.S. Daylight Saving Time Changes in 2007

Daylight Saving Time changes in 2007 will affect Java applications in the United States. Updated Java Runtime Environments contain updated rules to report correct time.

» Introducing JAX-WS 2.0 With the Java SE 6 Platform, Part 1

The Java SE 6 platform now provides support for the Java API for XML Web Services (JAX-WS) 2.0 to help you build web applications and incorporate newer XML-based web services functionality.

» Monitoring and Managing Java SE 6 Platform Applications

When an application runs more slowly than it should or is unresponsive or hangs, the root of the problem may be memory leaks, deadlocks, or difficulties with synchronization. Learn about the Java SE 6 platform's tools for diagnosing such problems.

» MXBeans in Java SE 6: Bundling Values Without Special JMX Client Configurations

A new feature of the Java Management Extension API in the Java SE 6 platform is MXBeans, a way to bundle related values without requiring special client configurations to handle the bundles.

Viewpoints

» This Month on the SDN Channel: Zero In On Secure Identity Management

Learn how to develop and deploy identity management systems that will improve security, accountability, and compliance.

Books

» Sun Microsystems Press Java Series

The Java Series provides information for users of Java technology at all levels of expertise. See the list of recently published books.

Community

» AJAX and Java Developer Resources

Get the tools, articles, advice, and resources necessary for developing feature-rich AJAX applications.

» Join the Java Developers Online Community

Browse the Java technology discussion forums to share questions, ideas, and insights on Java technologies and programming techniques.

Training

» Introduction to Sun Studio Tools for Solaris Developers

This web-based training shows how to compile, edit, debug, and analyze performance with Sun Studio software (course WP-100-S10). Use your SDN member priority code WW26SDN to get a 10% training discount.

» 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 the Java SE platform.

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» Product and Technology Releases
» SDN Technology Articles
» Viewpoints
» Books
» Community
» Training
» Events and Offers
» Announcements

» Sun Tech Days + NetBeans Day + OpenSolaris Day + JavaU

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» AJAXWorld Conference & Expo (Oct. 2-4, Santa Clara, Calif.)

This conference provides a showcase of what's been achieved to date with RIAs and the Web 2.0 experience. The comprehensive program covers frameworks, toolkits, widgets, and best practices.

» JAOO 10th Annual Conference (Oct. 1-6, Aarhus, Denmark)

The 10th annual conference on Software Engineering, Methods and Best Practices will take place in October. Join JAOO and stay up-to-date on technologies, trends, and methods.

» For Additional Solaris Developer Content, Subscribe to the BigAdmin Newsletter!

The BigAdmin newsletter includes a "Developer Corner" with several articles and information of interest to Solaris developers--in addition to abundant resources about the administration of Sun hardware and software.

» JBuilder Developers Now Have a Migration Path to NetBeans

JBuilder developers looking for an alternative IDE have an easy way to migrate to NetBeans. Developers have access to NetBeans download and documentation, free email programming advice until October 14, and more.

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