Ruby, JRuby, and Rails Application Development (With Passion!): Free Online Course Starts July 15

Sun technology evangelist Sang Shin has announced the start of a new "Programming With Passion!" course in July. Specifics of the course are still in the works, but you can take a look at some of the hands-on labs now -- including several real-life Rails applications that you can build and run as NetBeans projects with minimum effort. See the course topics and course web site for more information.

Posted at 12:00AM May 16, 2008 by GD in Sun  |  Comments[0]

JRuby Support in NetBeans IDE 6: Ask the Experts (May 19-23)

Got a question about JRuby support in the NetBeans IDE? Beginning on May 19, post it on the Ask the Experts page and get answers from three experts: Tor Norbye, Charles Oliver Nutter, and Brian Leonard. Learn more or read transcripts of earlier Ask the Experts sessions.

Posted at 07:53AM May 15, 2008 by GD in Sun  |  Comments[0]

Unify Browser and Desktop Experience - Draggable Applet

The new draggable feature in Applet unifies user's browser and desktop experience -
The New Plug-In allows you to drag an Applet off from a browser to your desktop
and allows your Applet continues to run. In addition to dragging an Applet off from a browser, when user closes the
a shortcut can also be created from this draggable Applet. The shortcut utilizes Java Web Start
technology and allow user to launch the Applet with Java Web Start without
opening a web browser. Thus, this feature unifies desktop
application deployment via Java Web Start technology, and Applet deployment
inside the browser.

Download the latest build of 6u10 and try out this new exciting feature!
 

Posted at 10:42AM May 13, 2008 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[2]

Java SE 6 Update 10 Build 23 is now available

Java SE 6u10-b23 is now available for download. For a list of fixes in b23, please see the summary of changes.

You can submit bugs against 6u10 here: http://bugreport.sun.com

For comments and feedback:

• For Deployment Toolkit, Java Kernel, and Java Update (patch-in-place): JRE Installer & Auto Update Forum
• For Java QuickStarter: Java Quick Starter Forum
• For Nimbus: Swing & AWT Forum
• For Direct3D: Java2D Forum
• For general issues: 6uN Early Access
• For the New Java System Properties: 6uN Early Access

Posted at 02:32PM May 09, 2008 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[1]

Java Tutorials Community Portal Now Available

Learn about the Java Tutorials Community Portal.

Posted at 09:00AM May 05, 2008 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[0]

Java Tutorials: What's The Next Step?

Once you've worked your way through Sun's Java Tutorials, what should you read next to build your skills? Sharon Zakhour provides some suggestions on the Java Tutorials Weblog.

Posted at 01:27PM May 01, 2008 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[0]

Just Published: New Gaming Experiences With Mobile Sensor API

Erik Hellman, a Java techonology consultant in Sweden, uses a game scenario to
tout the winning qualities of the Java ME platform's Mobile Sensor API.

Posted at 02:21PM Apr 30, 2008 by GD in Java ME  |  Comments[0]

Sun Campus Ambassadors Earn Sun Certification

Seven more Sun campus ambassadors have passed their Sun certification exams.

Posted at 02:23PM Apr 28, 2008 by GD in Students  |  Comments[0]

Free Training Course: Introduction to GlassFish

New to GlassFish? Sun's Web-based introductory course GlassFish Application Server: Introduction (WMT-SAS-1536), is a great way to get your feet wet with GlassFish. This one-hour course is available at no cost until June 30, 2008 -- regular price $70 USD. Learn more about free and discounted training offers from Sun.

Posted at 09:06AM Apr 28, 2008 by GD in Training and Learning  |  Comments[0]

Java Card Specification 3.0 Is Now Available

More than 1.2 billion Java technology-based smart cards -- ATM cards, credit cards, ID cards, and more -- were deployed in 2007.

Posted at 01:11PM Apr 23, 2008 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[0]

Mobile and Embedded Guide to 2008 JavaOne Conference

Sun's Terrence Barr has published a guide of JavaOne conference technical sessions and BOFs related to mobility and embedded development. Take a look and check back for updates.

Posted at 01:23PM Apr 21, 2008 by GD in Mobility & Embedded  |  Comments[0]

New Mobility Tech Tip: Asynchronous Communications With Java ME and SIP

In this Mobility Tech Tip, Bruce Hopkins shows two MIDlets that employ the SIP protocol and JSR 180 API (part of the MSA standard) to communicate asynchronously, complete with source code. Read the tech tip.

Posted at 11:52AM Apr 21, 2008 by GD in Mobility & Embedded  |  Comments[0]

6u10 Beta Survey: Respond by May 2

Hi all,

Thank you all for supporting the 6u10 Early Access program. From 6u10-b04, the first publicly available build of 6u10 beta, we have achieved quite a lot, and we have also received valuable comments. As we are approaching to 6u10 Release Candidate release, please submit any serious concerns or critical bugs to http://bugreport.sun.com.

We have published a 6u10 beta survey and would like you to fill it out. It only takes about 5 minutes, and your feedback is greatly appreciated:

http://java.sun.com/webapps/survey/display?survey_id=7402

Thank you for taking the time to participate in the 6u10 Early Access program and filling out the 6u10 beta survey. Please fill out this survey by May 2, 2008.

Posted at 10:34AM Apr 21, 2008 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[4]

Java SE 6 Update 10 Build 22 is now available

Java SE 6u10-b22 is now available for download. For a list of fixes in b22, please see the summary of changes.

You can submit bugs against 6u10 here: http://bugreport.sun.com

For comments and feedback:

• For Deployment Toolkit, Java Kernel, and Java Update (patch-in-place): JRE Installer & Auto Update Forum
• For Java QuickStarter: Java Quick Starter Forum
• For Nimbus: Swing & AWT Forum
• For Direct3D: Java2D Forum
• For general issues: 6uN Early Access
• For the New Java System Properties: 6uN Early Access

Posted at 05:10PM Apr 17, 2008 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[0]

News From Sun Campus Ambassadors in Thailand, Chile, Argentina, and China

Read the news from and about campus ambassadors Kritsana Chansathit, Felipe Cerda, Kashing Chan, Max Li, and Ezequiel Singer.

Posted at 05:45PM Apr 16, 2008 by GD in Students  |  Comments[0]