Java & Eclipse


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.

Extending Eclipse

Want to know where to start to extend Eclipse? Dwight explains how to add a menu button to Eclipse's Workbench toolbar.

Objects keep track of County addresses

When Jefferson County, Colo., upgraded its County Address Management System (Cams), it decided to re-architect Cams in a component-based Java architecture running in a Linux environment.

Briefing Book: Java passes endurance tests

It is not the new kid on the block but Java is proving time tested, and worthy of continued investigation.

Linux adds boost to Motorola phones

Open source goes mobile.

Sun to recast developer portal

Details on an effort to bring more developers into the fold.

In brief: HP-Red Hat deal and more

Linux, a bug tracker, and J2EE.