What to consider before you optimize When I travel around the globe speaking to developers, performance is always a hot topic in relation to the Java platform. The main issues usually focus on which JVM to use, how to increase…
Sun releases Java API for XML Sun Microsystems has released the JAXP (Java API for Extensible Markup Language Parsing) Optional Package. JAXP adds XML capabilities to the Java 2 Platform, which should help developers create cross-platform business-to-business applications based on…
Build Websites that speak in tongues Most Websites are customized for a specific locale, with the locale defined as a geographical region or political entity that shares a common language, culture, and customs. While this may not be a significant…
Two great tastes that taste great together For the purpose of this article I’m going to assume that you know what JavaServer Pages (JSP) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) are, but you may be a little unclear on how you…
We all hate them, but let’s look at certification questions and answers Q: I, a beginner in the Java field, plan to take the Java Certified Programmer test soon. With that in mind, would you please answer the following four…
Customizing command targets in your system initialization After some pain and agony, your application system is now recoded to use the Setup pattern described in “Server-side patterns for flexible initialization, Part 1.” Although it certainly took some effort to dispose…
CodeVizor prints class hierarchy charts Raleigh Group International (RGI) is distributing CodeVizor, a class-hierarchy visualization tool for Java and C++. CodeVizor generates large class hierarchy charts of projects and specializes in printing these charts. The application allows developers to print…
Java will dominate the market for small, smart devices I predict that by next year Java will be the major wireless development platform. Your Walkman, personal digital assistant (PDA), Internet, wallet, and favorite video game will reside in a box…
Plenty of quick tips on the horizon As a Java technology evangelist for Sun Microsystems, I travel around the world disseminating technical information regarding the Java 2 Platform to developers, members of the press, and analysts who don’t necessarily have…
Where to focus your efforts Java’s architecture comprises four distinct and interrelated technologies: language, classfile format, Java API libraries, and Java Virtual Machine (JVM). When executing a Java application, the source code is written in the Java language, which is…