Java & Eclipse


Java-based OLAP Opens Up to Excel

An open-source Java project has opened up to Excel. Now developers using the Mondrian OLAP can apply the Microsoft app and receive support options under the project’s new spreadsheet services.

MyEclipse 5.0 Integrates Matisse GUI Builder

The MyEclipse 5.0 open-source IDE, released Friday, is an enterprise Java, database, RAD, UML, POJO, AJAX, and rich-client development environment certified on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

Profile: Translating Cool Technology Into Revenue

Mainsoft has great .NET to Java technology that is tapping a market in enterprises.

ZapThink: Enterprises warm up to Java-based Web apps

Rich Internet apps should see a wealth of new takers, according to a study. And Java technologies are helping shape the trend that has developers dabbling with RIA to maximize the performance of Web-based apps.

Java RIA an effective alternative to AJAX?

As Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) take center stage in the race to develop user interfaces for rich Internet applications, some companies have had good results with pure Java.

Scan for security issues while building apps

The old adage, “there’s nothing to fear but fear itself” is seldom accurate in the IT industry. Obviously, Franklin D. Roosevelt never had to secure a Web site in his lifetime. With the risks in today’s world, one company is taking the “fear” out of Web services with improved app scanning software that puts the developer in the driver’s seat.

Python planning new beta release

Promising speed, new language features and upgrades, Python is just weeks away from releasing the final version of its 2.5 software.

Free AJAX 101 workshop offered

Want to learn AJAX from the ground up? Or polish your developer skills? A free online course begins Aug. 4.

Awaresoft releases Aware IM 2.0

Awaresoft released Aware IM 2.0 Web database management software, which the company says allows solution-focused developers and experienced computer users to create comprehensive Web database applications without programming.

SOA solution offers free management options

A slew of new SOA management functions are available through a new version of CentraSite, including a plug-in that lets developers ease into integration within Eclipse-based dev environments.

IBM launches Lotus Notes for Linux

IBM released Lotus Notes for Linux, marking the first time IBM has supported biz-grade e-mail, group scheduling and other Notes apps on the open desktop system.

EBA data grid adds AJAX functionality

eBusiness Applications is taking the JavaScript coding out of the equation for enterprise developers building rich Internet applications. Last month, EBA released an updated version of its data grid component.

Microsoft releases free Java driver for SQL Server

Microsoft has just released the Community Technology Preview (CTP) version of its latest Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) driver for SQL Server 2005. The CTP version of the upcoming 1.1 release is available now as a free download to all SQL Server users.

Multilingual CMS project jumps leaps and bounds for Java

Managing your own Web apps just got easier. An upgrade to a free, multilingual Java Content Management System (CMS), with a full-text search engine, now provides customized questionnaires, visitor statistics and topic-based forums.

Plugging-in to IBM’s revamped IM client

IBM’s Lotus Software division has dusted off its enterprise instant messaging client and re-architected it using the Eclipse open-source platform.

SourceLabs shoulders burden of Java middleware support

Reusable code, dev speed and low cost are often cited when enterprises opt for open source tools over their commercial counterparts. Support and maintenance are not.

Metallect reduces the dangers of dev changes

While coding requests for new promotions, pay methods and merchandise continue to pour in and pile up, your developers don't need to burn the midnight oil.

New XQuery version aids the dev of diverse data

Developers seeking to support a combination of data formats won’t have to look beyond XQuery 2.0, which will optimize the deployment and integration of XML, relational and legacy data.

ActiveGrid Studio 2.0 brings new technology to Java servers

Designed specifically for enterprise Web 2.0 app dev, ActiveGrid Studio 2.0 hit the market this week, bringing Web 2.0 LAMP technology to Java servers like Apache Tomcat, BEA WebLogic, IBM Websphere, Sun Java System Application Server and JBOSS.

Eclipse Foundation synchronizes largest ever open-source project release

The Eclipse Foundation is making history this week with the Callisto Simultaneous Release initiative, which coordinates 10 Eclipse project upgrades, including BI and reporting tools, a modeling framework, a Web tools platform, test and performance tools, integrated development environments, and the latest version of the Eclipse tooling framework.