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Welcome to the new Core Java Technologies Newsletter. Here you'll find links to the latest products, tools, resources, and events relating to development with the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE).

Early Access

The following J2SE products and technologies were made available through the Early Access Release Program this month:

JavaHelp 2.0 Release Candidate 2
Beta 2
This release, a reference implementation for JSR-97, is a major update to the JavaHelp 1.0 Specification.

Adding Generics to the Java Programming Language v. 2.2
This is a prototype implementation of a Java compiler that supports generics as described in the public review draft specification.

Industry News & Announcements

SunNetwork Conference Special for ISVs: Developers who are iForce Partners
Save 50% when you register for the SunNetwork Conference (only $395)! Join your colleagues and catch the latest in technology innovation from Sun! Offer good through September 15, 2003. Register by using Coupon/Priority Code SND452.

Java Community Process (JCP) Program JSR 215
JSR 215, JCP version 2.6, is now available for community review through September 8. The JSR plans to enhance the current JCP program to facilitate broader developer participation and provide greater levels of transparency and efficiency. Download the Community Draft here.

Visit java.net
Discover the open community created to encourage Java technology collaboration and code sharing.

Java Developer's Marketplace

Sun Opens Early Registration for Secure Desktop
In response to another massive security vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows operating system (the MSBlast Internet worm), Sun Microsystems announced early registration for Project Mad Hatter, its open standards-based desktop, an interoperable and secure alternative to existing desktop deployments.

Sun Student Developer Program
Check out this no-cost developer program of more than 40 software development tools to help students build their education and careers on Sun.

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Resources

Learn more about, and get "hands-on" training for J2SE technologies through the following resources.

Technical Articles

Tech Tips

Code Camp

Network Security Concepts Using Java (For Solaris OE and Linux)
This Code Camp includes sections on using J2SE SDK security tools, using JSSE for Secure Sockets, and supporting a Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) using JAAS.

Chat

New Java Language Features in J2SE 1.5
Read the transcript of the July 29 chat with Joshua Bloch and Neal Gafter, and learn about the significant language enhancements in J2SE 1.5.

Books

  • JDBC API Tutorial and Reference, 3/e
    This step-by-step tutorial on Java DataBase Connectivity (JDBC) technology also includes an extensive reference section for all the JDBC API methods, classes, and interfaces.

  • JDBC Pocket Reference
    This book provides quick lookups for all methods of the standard JDBC classes, and documentation of the connect string formats for the most common databases.

Newsletters

Java Technology Fundamentals Newsletter
This issue includes the programming technique of recursion, a short course on the core Java programming language features, and a programming challenge involving palindromes.

Events

  • Palo Alto Java SIG
    September 2, Palo Alto, CA, USA
    You are invited to a technical discussion about Sun ONE Studio 5, Standard Edition, at SD Forum's Java SIG in Palo Alto at 6:30P.M., PDT.

  • Sun Tech Days, A Developer Conference!
    September 4-5, Seattle, WA, USA
    Packed with information on developer tools and technologies, Sun Tech Days will bring the latest in high-end innovation and solutions. Check out the current list of cities and dates, and register for Sun's kick-off show in Seattle.

  • OracleWorld
    September 7-11, San Francisco, CA USA
    This conference and exhibition provides information on Oracle's product strategy and technology updates.

  • Simulation and Visualization Workshop
    September 9-10, Munich, Germany
    This technical workshop by Sun's iForce Partner Program for Development Partners and Genias Graphics features tuning of simulation codes (Fortran, C, C++) and the implementation of visualization using native methods such as OpenGL or the Java 3D API.

  • SunNetwork 2003 Conference
    September 16-18, San Francisco, CA USA
    Register to attend and get the Sun ONE Web Services Platform, Developer Edition software free, a $5,000 value.

  • JavaZone 2003
    September 18-19, Oslo, Norway
    From the Norwegian Java Community—javaBin and Sun Norway. Take this opportunity to test and exchange your experience and knowledge with 500 other Java technology programmers and enthusiasts.
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