Java’s primitive wrappers are written in stone
You can’t alter an immutable object! Q: I have a basic question about the Integer class. How can I modify the value of an Integer instance? There is no function setValue offered by the application programming interface. A: The answer…
Java Tip 95: Load classes behind the scenes
Ebb Java performance problems with speculative class loading Java application and applet users commonly complain about slow launch times. Java detractors wave that fact like a red flag, claiming it’s an inherent flaw in the language. There are numerous causes…
WAP for Java developers
Develop WAP applications with Java servlets and JSP Most Internet technologies have been designed for desktop and large computers running on reliable networks (with relatively high bandwidth). Handheld wireless devices, however, have a more constrained computing environment compared to desktop…
Kawa IDE offers no-frills Java development
Tek-Tools Kawa 4.0’s solid development features keep experienced programmer’s hands in the code — without distracting bells and whistles Choosing a Java IDE (integrated development environment) isn’t as simple as it might seem. Before taking the plunge, you have to…
From ‘Long Boom’ to days of doom and gloom
Bill Joy, deep thinker and Sun’s chief scientist, speaks about the dangers of technology, the future of Jini, and Sun’s stewardship of Java Bill Joy, chief scientist and cofounder of Sun Microsystems, recently threw a cold bucket of water on…
New Sun tool may revive interest in client-side Java
Sun’s WebStart applet caching tool may speed up client-side Java performance; plus upcoming JavaOne company announcements Vendors revamping their server products to support the latest enterprise Java technology won’t be the only companies making news at next week’s annual JavaOne…
Sun opens up Java specification process — somewhat
Sun announces the interim members of the JCP 2.0’s Executive Committee, but not everyone thinks the changes go far enough toward open standards June 2, 2000 — Responding to concerns from key Java stakeholders, Sun Microsystems is moving to revise…
Java Tip 93: Add a file finder accessory to JFileChooser
Enhance JFileChooser by implementing your own accessories This tip describes how to extend the functionality of one of the most common user interface components — the standard file open dialog — with a threaded file search accessory. When you attempt…
Test infect your Enterprise JavaBeans
Learn how to test your J2EE components live and in the wild We can never overtest software, but we seldom test it enough. When testing does begin, system or integration testing is the norm, with formal testing and quality assurance…
Objects versus documents for server-client interaction, Part 1
Comparing two ways that software can interact with software These days the dominant way that servers interact with people across the network is by sending HTML documents to Web browsers. Recently, XML has generated a lot of excitement among developers…
