Writing Mixins using AspectJ   15 Dec 2005 05:00 GMT
Despite their potential for adding common functionality across unrelated classes, mixins aren't directly supported by the Java language. But by using an aspect-oriented programming approach, you can bring mixins to Java. Mohan Radhakrishnan shows how to do this with AspectJ.
Source: Java.net

Variable Arity Methods   14 Dec 2005 11:42 GMT
Variable arity methods, sometimes referred to as varargs methods, accept an arbitrary set of arguments. JDK 5.0 adds a varargs facility that's a lot more flexible than before. Learn more in this Tech Tip.
Source: Sun

Using AJAX with Java Technology   14 Dec 2005 11:42 GMT
AJAX is a hot topic in the Java community. Learn why and see it in use with Java technology to implement an autocomplete feature on a web page.
Source: Sun

Killer Game Programming in Java: A 3D Checkerboard, Part 2   14 Dec 2005 05:00 GMT
In part one of this two-part excerpt from Killer Game Programming in Java, author Andrew Davison strode through some complex programming issues for developing Java 3D graphics, such as how to add shapes, lighting, and backgrounds to a Checkers3D application. Here in part two, Andrew continues the theme by demonstrating how to create a floating sphere for the Checkers3D app.
Source: O'Reilly

Hibernate Class Generation Using hbm2java   14 Dec 2005 05:00 GMT
Hibernate uses mapping files to express the mapping of Java classes to database tables. In a complex project, keeping mappings in sync with your Java code can be burdensome and error-prone. Fortunately, the hbm2java tool can automate this by generating POJO classes from the mapping files. John Ferguson Smart shows how to use hbm2java with Ant and Maven, and how to customize the behavior of the generated classes.
Source: O'Reilly

Log4Ajax   13 Dec 2005 05:00 GMT
AJAX developers, like all client-side JavaScripters, know that alert is their friend at development time, but as a logging tool, it's severely limited. Eric Spiegelberg offers more robust ideas for logging on the client side and logging from the client to the server.
Source: Java.net

Use sun.misc Classes for Base64 Image Conversion   12 Dec 2005 23:42 GMT
This tip demonstrates how to use sun.misc classes for Base64 image conversion:
Source: DevX

Six Steps to Faster J2EE Apps: Performance Tuning with JSP and Servlets   10 Dec 2005 00:34 GMT
Can your J2EE application sustain a large number of client requests simultaneously? Or does it become sluggish, with painfully slow response times? Learn about six simple steps you can take to enhance your app's performance.
Source: JavaBoutique

Java Tech: Image Embossing   08 Dec 2005 05:00 GMT
Many GUIs use an "embossing" effect to create the illusion of depth, manipulating pixel colors to suggest small ridges and valleys. In this installment of "Java Tech," Jeff Friesen introduces an algorithm to perform the embossing effect, and shows how easy it is to implement with Swing and Java2D.
Source: Java.net

Create a Java TOC2 Class to Communicate with AIM   07 Dec 2005 23:43 GMT
Instant messaging is more than a great way to keep in touch: It's a full-fledged business tool and there are plenty of reasons that you might be interested in extending your favorite IM service into a custom chat application. But if you choose AIM, you'll need to be armed with some detailed information about its brand new protocol.
Source: DevX