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Open source Java projects: The Wizard API

Building a Swing-based wizard from scratch is no easy magic -- so why do it? Instead, try Tim Boudreau's Wizard API, which you can use to guide users through desktop application installation and setup with style.
Jeff Friesen, April 2008

Ajax on the network side
Ajax programming is just one piece of bringing more dynamic, responsive Web applications to your users. Ajax expert Thomas A. Powell fills in the blanks for the network admins who oversee the performance and security of your Ajax apps.
Thomas A. Powell, March 2008

Agility meets the Waterfall
You've got an agile mind stuck in a traditional shop? No problem! There are plenty of ways to fit automated builds, continuous integration, and test automation into Waterfall-based development.
ShriKant Vashishtha , March 2008

Asynchronous HTTP and Comet architectures
There's a lot more to asynchronous, non-blocking HTTP than Comet. Get an overview of the programming techniques and servlet container extensions that are breathing new life into HTTP on the server side, with or without the support of the Java Servlet API.
Gregor Roth, March 2008

Eclipse 3.3 or NetBeans 6.0?
Learn what differentiates these two free, open source Java IDEs and how they compare out of the box, then use Andrew's rating chart to decide which IDE could best meet your needs.
Andrew Binstock, March 2008

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News & Reviews

JRuby 1.1 released
04/07/2008 -  Second major project release features performance improvements, a re-factored IO implementation, and improved memory consumption.
Paul Krill, InfoWorld

Low marks for Eclipse 'integrated everything environment'
04/04/2008 -  Still tops for tools integration, a recent survey shows Eclipse losing ground to other IDEs in ease of use, debugging, documentation, and built application performance.
Paul Krill, InfoWorld

Eclipse RT to stress component, runtime efforts
03/17/2008 -  Eclipse RT to provide an alternative Java component development model and extend Eclipse technology to servers.
Paul Krill, InfoWorld

Is Agile at a standstill?
03/04/2008 -  Scott Ambler's SD West conference hit a low note on Monday, with news of Agile's slump.
Paul Krill, JavaWorld.com

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Wednesday April 09, 2008

Java Beginner
Learn the basics of client-side Java in this discussion just for beginners. Core topics include the Java Language, the Java Virtual Machine, APIs, and development tools.

Enterprise Java
Get under the hood of the technologies that are shaping the future --- from J2EE to Web services and beyond --- in this discussion for enterprise application developers.

XML & Java
XML has taken off as a practical way to represent data. What are the best tools? This is the place to share ideas about how to take advantage of this emerging technology

Device Programming
Chat about software for devices and gadgets galore and exchange device programming tips with other developers in the field.

Programming Theory & Practice
If you're seeking to hone your programming technique, clean up your code, define a better development process, or simply improve the overall productivity of your day-to-day efforts, this discussion is for you.

Java Security
What does it take to secure Java-based applications, and do the Java Security APIs cover all the bases? Security sleuths talk shop and trade cautionary tales here.

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