Java & Eclipse


Altova releases major upgrades to XML tools suite

The latest version of Altova’s XML tools suite adds features such as CSS support in StyleVision, hyperlinked error messaging in XMLSpy, and Visual Studio and Eclipse integration for MapForce.

Catching the Java Wave

Open sourcing Java was the buzz at JavaOne, and discussions among attendees influenced part of the 2006 Java Technology Roundtable. Find out the experts' views on the state of Java.

The Experts of the Roundtable

The 2006 Java Technology Roundtable comprised a colorful cast of industry thought leaders. Get to know the panel, wikipedia style.

Java innovations recognized by JCP

What impacted the Java community most this year? See who the JCP recognized as outstanding innovators in its fourth annual awards.

Bringing Mobility to the Table

Java mobile development is a hot topic in the IT industry these days, as evidenced by considerable discussion at the 2006 Java Technology Roundtable. Here's a highlight from the event.

Open source Java not Sun's only OSS anno at JavaOne

Headline-grabbing news at the 11th annual JavaOne developer conference, which wrapped up on Friday, was CEO Jonathan Schwartz's announcement that Sun Microsystems would release its industry-standard Java programming language under an open-source license—eventually. Another attention grabber was Sun's new Operating System Distributor's License for Java that allows Linux and OpenSolaris distros to repackage JDK binary bits as appropriate for those open-source operating system platforms.

Sun recognizes Java app innovation

Sun Microsystems honored the winners of its 4th annual Duke's Choice Awards last week at the JavaOne conference. The awards are given to the most innovative Java-based apps of the year. The contest attracts a wide range of submissions from developers and companies around the world. The winners are selected by James Gosling, VP and Sun fellow, along with a panel of Java technology experts at Sun.

Moving the Enterprise Platform Forward

Just in time for JavaOne, the JCP approves the openly developed Java EE 5 spec unanimously. The latest platform offers ease-of-use features and an overhauled programming model.

Sun’s Java EE 5 wins unanimous JCP approval

The Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 specification was approved by the Java Community Process Java EE/SE Executive Committee in a unanimous vote last week. The spec brings ease-of-development features and a simplified component model to the platform.

Taking Java Around the Table

JavaOne brought them to San Francisco, and FTP brought them to the 2006 Java Technology Roundtable. Get a sampling of what industry thought leaders had to say about the state of Java.

Eclipse as Framework and Way of Life

IBM Rational Software says rhythm leads to good health.

Application integration enters through the front door

As Java and Web services standards mature, enterprises are starting to embrace the power of portals as integration platforms for composite apps and service-oriented architectures.

AJAX changes everything, believe it

AJAX’s success has forced many programmers to come to terms with the shortcomings of the conventional Web app dev model. What’s different about AJAX is not that it’s an innovative technology, but that it’s disruptive to the old way to thinking.

Sun's leadership change-up gets mixed reviews

“The devil you know:” a loaded reference from one analyst referring to the promotion of Sun COO Jonathan Schwartz to CEO on Monday. Rob Enderle says Sun remains “largely a damaged property” in need of a turnaround.

JasperSoft launches new open-source BI server for Java developers

JasperSoft announced yesterday at the MYSQL User Conference that JasperServer, the company’s new open-source BI server, is available now.

The Eclipse Foundation’s Coordinated Kickoff

With the Callisto Simultaneous Release Initiative, the EF is Playing at a Whole New Level

Top 10 Errors Java Programmers Make

If your team is cross-training to Java, here’s a useful page to point them towards.

IBM Rational Gets Good Governance with Open-Source Practices

SD West keynoter advises: Focus on developer empowerment.

If Languages Were Emoticons

Ruby hype goes on the defensive, following comments by James Gosling.

Sun Pursues Enlightened Self Interest in Educated Work Force

''Business should be paying attention,’’ Gosling says.