(Not So) Stupid Questions 10: JAR Files   15 Jun 2006 04:00 GMT
This "stupid question" is about JAR files. I know I can put all my classes in a JAR file, but what else does it do for me?
Source: Java.net

Using System.arraycopy(.....)   14 Jun 2006 17:54 GMT
Learn how to use System.arraycopy(.....) to copy the contents of an arrary for processing.
Source: DevX

What Is Jetty   14 Jun 2006 04:00 GMT
Of course Tomcat is the first Java application server you think of, but is it the right tool for every job? The open source Jetty serves up JSPs and servlets in just a fraction of the memory needed by other app servers and is designed for easy embedding in other applications and non-traditional Java environments. Ethan McCallum takes a look at the big things in this small package.
Source: O'Reilly

Web Services Made Easy with JAX-WS 2.0   13 Jun 2006 04:00 GMT
Standards are so much easier to adhere to when your tools do it for you. Thanks to JAX-WS and its implementation in application servers like GlassFish, you can write web services as plain ol' Java objects, just by adding a few annotations. John Ferguson Smart shows how it's done.
Source: Java.net

XSLT Extension Functions in XDK 10g   12 Jun 2006 16:03 GMT
While XSLT alone is powerful, extending it with implementation-specific Java functions gives you all the power you could want.
Source: DevX

Web Tier to Go With Java EE 5: A Look at Resource Injection   12 Jun 2006 10:50 GMT
The fourth article of the series discusses the new feature of support for annotations that enable injecting dependencies, resources, services, and life-cycle notifications into a Java EE 5 platform application.
Source: Sun

Processing: Open Source Language Brings You Closer to Web 2.0   09 Jun 2006 19:47 GMT
With Web 2.0 forcing Web developers to focus on the end-user experience and creating immersive environments, Processing is a welcome addition to the playing field of tools enabling images, animation, and sound. Find out why this open source language/environment is giving the Java 3D API a run for its money.
Source: JavaBoutique

Enterprise Logging for Distributed J2EE Applications   09 Jun 2006 19:47 GMT
While few doubt the benefits SOA brings to the enterprise, many don't realize the many challenges it presents to developers--at every stage of an application's evolution. Find out how these developers solved the problem of consistent application logging in an application built using SOA on the J2EE platform.
Source: JavaBoutique

Creating a Sorted JList Component   08 Jun 2006 10:45 GMT
This article's demo application uses the decorator design pattern to help you produce sorted lists. The pattern provides additional functionality to the ListModel object you already use and requires only minimal changes to your existing application code.
Source: Sun

Sun's Project Tango   08 Jun 2006 10:45 GMT
This article describes how Sun's Project Tango ensures Web Service interoperability between the Java Platform and Windows Communication Foundation, providing enterprise-class features such as security, reliable messaging, and atomic transactions.
Source: Sun