Java SE 6 Update 18 b04 is now available

The early access build of Java SE 6 Update 18 (6u18ea-b04) is now available for download.

For more information, please see the release note.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

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Posted at 07:14PM Nov 04, 2009 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[1]

Java SE 6 Update 17 is Here

Java SE 6 Update 17 is now available. Get it now and stay with the latest version!

Posted at 11:38AM Nov 04, 2009 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[0]

End of Service Life for J2SE 5.0

J2SE 5.0 reached its End of Service Life (EOSL) today, the date of the final publicly available update of version 5.0 (J2SE 5.0 Update 22). For continued support, migrate to Java SE for Business 1.5 or to Java SE 6. Learn more.

Posted at 04:32PM Nov 03, 2009 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[1]

Vote Until Nov. 2 for JCP Executive Committee Members

It's time to vote for new Executive Committee (EC) members for both Standard Edition/Enterprise Edition and Micro Edition.

Learn more on the JCP blog and the JCP elections page.

Posted at 05:39PM Oct 28, 2009 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[0]

Troubleshooting With VisualVM 1.2

Version 1.2 of VisualVM, the Java technology troubleshooting tool, has been released.

Take a look at the release notes and download VisualVM today.

Posted at 11:16AM Oct 21, 2009 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[2]

Test Your Knowledge of Java Technology

Developers: Test your knowledge and get an update on recent developments in Java technology with this new quiz.

Posted at 10:00AM Oct 21, 2009 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[1]

Firefox 3.6 Will Require Java SE 6 Update 10 or Later

Mozilla Firefox 3.6, coming in November 2009, will require the user to have installed Java SE 6 Update 10 or later. Learn more.

Posted at 11:33AM Oct 20, 2009 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[2]

Java SE 6 Update 18 b03 is now available

The early access build of Java SE 6 Update 18 (6u18ea-b03) is now available for download.

For more information, please see the release note.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

You may subscribe to our 6uN RSS feed

Posted at 04:24PM Oct 08, 2009 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[4]

Oracle Develop Offers Updates on Java Technology

In a new article, SDN staff writer Janice J. Heiss explores the Sun Microsystems presence at Oracle OpenWorld, October 11 to 15. The conference will include a special event for developers from October 11 to 13: Oracle Develop. Learn more.

Posted at 09:36AM Oct 08, 2009 by GD in Enterprise Java  | 

Nominations Open for 2 JCP Exec. Committees: Standard/Enterprise & Micro

Nominate yourself or another developer for the 2009 Java Community Process (JCP) program Executive Committee (EC) elections for the Standard/Enterprise Edition Executive Committee or the Micro Edition Executive Committee. Nominations close on Wednesday, October 14. Learn more.

Posted at 08:56AM Oct 08, 2009 by GD in Core Java  | 

Java Performance Tuning Workshop With Kirk Pepperdine (Nov. 9 & Jan. 11 in Calif.)

Sun training has added two California workshops with Java Champion and performance-tuning expert Kirk Pepperdine.

Posted at 12:50PM Sep 15, 2009 by GD in Training and Learning  | 

Get a Free Certification Retake With a Java Certification Package

Save up to 20% with a Java Certification Package and get two tries to pass the exam. All Java packages include the training to help you prepare, an ePractice exam, a certification voucher, and now a retake voucher. Learn more.

Posted at 12:45PM Sep 15, 2009 by GD in Training and Learning  |  Comments[2]

6u18-b02 Early Access Available

The early access build of Java SE 6 Update 18 (6u18ea-b02) is now available for download.

For more information, please see the release note.

Please report any bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com and share your comments with us at our 6uN Early Access Forum.

You may subscribe to our 6uN RSS feed

Posted at 04:47PM Sep 10, 2009 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  | 

Mixins in JavaFX 1.2 Technology

Learn about the "mixin class," a new feature in JavaFX 1.2 that offers programmers a simplified form of multiple inheritance. Read Mixins in JavaFX 1.2 Technology by SDN senior staff writer Robert Eckstein.

Posted at 09:45AM Sep 02, 2009 by GD in JavaFX  | 

Deep Dive Video: What's New in JDK 7, With Danny Coward

Sun Developer Network's Ed Ort interviews Danny Coward of the Java client team to see what's new and exciting in JDK 7. Watch Deep Dive - What's New in JDK 7.

Posted at 09:44AM Sep 02, 2009 by GD in Core Java  |