Don’t be late for that important date
Specify date formats in Java October 5, 2001 Q: I would like to retrieve the current date in yyyyMMdd form. What is the easiest way to do that? A: The easiest way to format a Date object or a date…
Java Product News (updated October 12, 2001)
EspressChart EJB offers data visualization for Web-based apps; eTeks launches Jeks and JeksParser; Software Tree updates JDX; and more EspressChart EJB offers data visualization for Web-based apps October 12 — Quadbase Systems has released EspressChart EJB, an Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB)…
Java Product News (updated October 5, 2001)
Fujitsu’s app server now J2EE-compatible; Que releases <em>Special Edition Using Enterprise JavaBeans 2.0</em>; and more Fujitsu’s app server now J2EE-compatible Fujitsu Software’s Interstage Application Server 4.0 has completed Sun Microsystems’ Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Compatibility Test Suite (CTS)…
Jini in the age of reusable applications
Groupware, Jini, and Web services: A conversation with Dr. Ted Achacoso Dr. Ted Achacoso has a prescription for the improved health of enterprise distributed systems. Initially trained as a medical doctor, Dr. Achacoso now serves as CTO of GroupServe. GroupServe…
FacilitatIMe form processing with the Form Processing API 2.0
Explore the new 2.0 features with JSP- and XSLT-based examples The Form Processing API (FPAPI) represents HTML or other forms using a class named Form. A form consists of one or more form fields, and consequently, class Form has a…
Set the JTable
Choose the color of a JTable cell September 28, 2001 Q: How can I set the color (or font) on a specific cell (row, column) in a JTable? A: In order to set the color or font for a specific…
Java Tip 117: Transfer binary data in an XML document
Three ways to encode and decode binary data for embedding within an XML document XML has gained considerable popularity over the past few years as the solution to enterprise integration problems. It provides the means for exchanging data in a…
The Web at your (machine’s) service
Use Web services to deliver information to a cell phone via SMS The World Wide Web changes constantly. Since its inception, it has expanded exponentially, grown easier to navigate, and adapted effortlessly to new and innovative uses. However, thus far…
Step into the J2EE architecture and process
Develop complete J2EE solutions with an eight-step cycle In the commercial world, we use Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) to solve business problems, to develop commercial software, or to provide contract services to other businesses’ projects. If a company wants…
Log it or lose it
Log events to the Windows NT Event Log with JNI Almost all Java middle-tier components need to log such events as database SQL statements, Java exceptions, and function entry and exit points. Those Java applications running on Windows NT must…