Everything is an object, Part 2

Build your first Java program There are several issues you must understand before seeing your first Java program. TEXTBOX: TEXTBOX_HEAD: Everything is an object: Read the whole series! Part 1. Learn to write your first Java program with these Java…

Make room for JavaSpaces, Part 6

Make room for JavaSpaces, Part 6

Build and use distributed data structures in your JavaSpaces programs The design of any space-based application typically revolves around one or more distributed data structures. These are data structures that exist in a space where multiple processes can access and…

In Java, size doesn’t matter

Can you ascertain the size of a primitive in Java? Q: Is there a method in Java for determining the size of a primitive type, similar to C++’s sizeof operator? A: The short answer: you can’t find the size of…

Java Tip 103: Send HTTP requests for serialized objects

Java Tip 103: Send HTTP requests for serialized objects

Implement Web object tunneling to transport Java objects through firewalls My Web Object Tunneling utility evolved when I needed to develop an applet that would display dynamic server-side data stored as JavaBeans. I needed to consider how to detect their…

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Which JSP book serves up the best lesson?

Choosing the best resource for learning JavaServer Pages Are you looking for that JavaServer Pages book that will get you started creating JSP-based Websites? In this article, I’ll look at six of the latest JSP books offered. Those books include:…

Frameworks save the day

Frameworks save the day

Use an extensible, vendor-independent framework to accomplish the top tasks in server-side development In server-side development, a number of core tasks crop up over and over again. Most developers know that such tasks can and should be pulled into a…

The bibles of our industry

The four most important books in your library do not have Java in their titles In this article, I present a treatise on the subjects that separate the rookies from the pros in Java development and a reference to the…

Java Product News (September 29, 2000)

INDEXHEAD: Java community prepares for upcoming JCP elections Elections will be held this fall for the Java Community Process Executive Committee. Voters will select 10 ratified seats and 5 elected seats per committee. All members of the Java community that…

J2ME finds its niche

Sun’s new MID profile gains support in the hot mobile phone arena September 26, 2000 — Sun Microsystems, hunting for a home for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME), has found one in wireless handsets. Sun and more than…