Java SE 6 Update 15 Is Here

This release of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) is Windows 7 support-ready and includes support for Internet Explorer 8, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Vista SP2. New features include the G1 garbage collector, plus performance and security enhancements. Download now.

Posted at 04:56PM Aug 04, 2009 by GD in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[9]

Core Java: News and Articles

Security, SCTP, and garbage collection are among the highlights.

Posted at 11:37AM Jun 24, 2009 by GD in Core Java  | 

Deploying Your RIA -- Nice and Easy

Sowmya Kannan's blog entry discusses techniques to deploy rich Internet applications (RIAs) that start up quickly and run consistently in all environments. This blog is based on Thomas Ng's JavaOne conference presentation, Deploying Java Technologies to the Masses.

Posted at 12:27PM Jun 04, 2009 by GD in Core Java  | 

Java SE 6 Update 14 has shipped!

This release is Windows 7 support-ready and includes support for Internet Explorer 8, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Vista SP2. New features include the G1 garbage collector, plus performance and security enhancements. Get it now!

Also, check out the Java Store and Java Warehouse we just launched at JavaOne! Now you can have a one-stop place to download and distribute your Java and JavaFX applications.

Posted at 08:44PM Jun 03, 2009 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  | 

Java VisualVM Blogging Contest -- Win $500 (Enter by June 24)

Come try the best-kept secret in the Java JDK -- Java VisualVM. This free visual tool integrates several command-line JDK tools and lightweight profiling capabilities. Simply use Java VisualVM, blog about it, and you could win a USD $500 American Express gift certificate. Learn more.

Posted at 04:45PM May 28, 2009 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[1]

Announcing the JDK CAP Program

The Compatibility and Performance (CAP) program gives key developers early access to the newest JDK releases. Learn more.

Posted at 04:39PM May 28, 2009 by GD in Core Java  |  Comments[1]

To Whet Your Appetite for CommunityOne and JavaOne Conferences

Not sure which CommunityOne and JavaOne conference sessions to attend this year? Here are some suggestions.

Posted at 05:26PM May 20, 2009 by GD in JavaOne  |  Comments[1]

Java SE 6 Update 14-b06 EA is now available

Java SE 6 Update 14 early access build 06 is available now! For a list of changes, see the summary of changes in b06 and to-date.

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 05:45PM May 08, 2009 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[1]

Core Java Product and Technology Releases

Here you'll find recent updates to the Java Platform, Standard Edition and related technologies.

Posted at 12:28PM May 05, 2009 by GD in Core Java  | 

Java VisualVM Blogging Contest

Java VisualVM is a free tool to monitor, profile, and control Java technology-based applications. Try it and blog about your experience -- you could win USD $500. Learn more.

Posted at 03:42PM May 01, 2009 by GD in Core Java  | 

Sun Forums: Interview With ejp (Esmond Pitt)

Get to know ejp, also known as Esmond Pitt of Australia, in the inaugural Sun Forums Contributors Spotlight interview.

Posted at 03:38PM Apr 27, 2009 by GD in Sun Developer Network  | 

Java SE 6 Update 14-b05 EA is now available

Java SE 6 Update 14 early access build 05 is available now! For a list of changes, see the summary of changes in b05 and to-date.

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 11:44AM Apr 24, 2009 by Roger Yeung in Java SE 6 Update N  |  Comments[4]

New Video: Deep Dive With Ed Ort -- Christine Dorffi of SDN

Ed Ort of Sun Microsystems interviews managing editor Christine Dorffi to see the latest on the Sun Developer Network product pages, including Java SE and JavaFX. Watch the video.

Posted at 11:19AM Apr 21, 2009 by GD in Sun  | 

Two Products in One Bundle

For your convenience, Sun has bundled Java SE 6 Update 13 and the JavaFX 1.1 SDK, each with its own license. Download the bundle.

Posted at 05:27PM Apr 14, 2009 by GD in JavaFX  | 

New Aticle on java.sun.com: Developer Insight -- Write Dumb Code

In the new article "The Developer Insight Series, Part 1: Write Dumb Code -- Advice From Four Leading Java Developers," Java Champions Heinz Kabutz, Cay Horstmann, and Kirk Pepperdine respond to Brian Goetz's advice to avoid cleverness and write dumb code.

Posted at 07:53AM Apr 13, 2009 by GD in Core Java  |