Java & Eclipse


JBoss releases developer edition

New lower cost version available from open-source vendor.

Java faithful gather in SF for 8th JavaOne

Preview of weeklong Java conference.

Extending Eclipse -- Part 2

Want to know more about extending Eclipse? Dwight explains how to add a new view and create your own perspective.

IBM's CodeRally takes it to the streets

alphaWorks hopes Java-racing game will follow in the footsteps Robocode.

Mercury optimizes J2EE delivery, management

Mercury announced Optane for J2EE app performance management. It builds on technology purchased recently along with Performant.

Tool generates code metrics for the masses

Company says it has a low-cost solution.

Jini: Bottled up no more?

Sun says the time could be right for its adaptive network architecture.

Borland unveils .NET tools, JBuilder 9

New releases add Web services support to development environment.

Making object-to-relational maps happen

First look at a new mapping tool from Thought Inc.

Java environment focuses on up-front modeling

Compuware’s OptimalJ employs the so-called Model Driven Architecture (MDA) to generate working J2EE code from various descriptions.

J2EE and .NET servers weigh in

One or the other may hold an advantage here or there, but the divergence between the two prime app server platforms should not be oversold. Some say over time they are becoming more comparable.

Sun evangelist yawns about new Windows server

Simon Phipps says there's nothing new under the sun in Redmond.

Macromedia builds a data component handler

Latest release aimed at Web-oriented development efforts.

Open-source JBoss integrates with Borland Optimizeit

Application server teams up with performance management suite.

GUI tools combine to speed Java migration

The X-Designer utility from Imperial Software Technology allows for the rapid and automated conversion of legacy C/C++/Motif-based applications to the Java platform by recreating both the user interface and the needed back-end code.

Sun joins collaboration race

Communication services field gets another player.

New Java environment focuses on up-front modeling

Compuware seeks to reduce development time.

Sun comes to the table, as Microsoft leaves a dance

One company's entry into a standards group is quickly followed by the exit of a competitor from another.