Java Coffee Break Articles
"Inside Java" Column
Many of our readers are relatively new to Java, and want
to know more about what it is, and how it works. This monthly column is
devoted to an inside look at what makes Java and related technologies
tick.
1. Inside Java : The Java
Programming Language
Learn about Java, what it is and why it is so popular. [NOV 7, 1999]
2. Inside Java : The Java
Virtual Machine
Learn about the JVM, and the important role it plays. [JAN 1, 2000]
3. Inside Java : Breaking
Java Myths
We peel the layers of myth and fiction away, to reveal some Java
truths. Escape the hype, and understand what Java is, and is not.
[MAY 1, 2000]
Java Gaming :
The Best of Java Games
Java Gaming highlights some of the great applet games out there
written in Java. Sure, you won't see Quake on the web, but the games
that are out there will astound and amaze you. Each month, we'll
take a look at a sample of the great games out there.
Previous columns
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Race3D, real 3D
driving with sound effects
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Mr Platfoot,
addictive gameplay with a flying shooting puppy
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RollerBoy 2,
choice of hero or heroine, and an addictive scroller
Java Beginners
"Java Beginners" is a new series of articles aimed at people
learning the basics of Java.
These articles aim to teach important Java concepts, but at a gentler
pace.
1. Is Java driving you loopy?
Loops and iteration can be tricky to master for beginners. In our no-nonsense guide, we take the complexity out of looping, so you
won't go
poco loco. [MAY 1, 2000]
2. Why is my applet gray? or
What causes applets to fail?
Everyone's seen it before - the ugly gray box of Java (UGBoJ). In this article you'll learn why they occur, and how to avoid them, with some simple to follow directions.
[FEB 1, 2000]
3. Using MediaTracker to help load
images
Images can cause a lot of problems for applets. They are often slow to
load, and can cause animated applets to behave badly when images are
only partially loaded. Learn how to use the MediaTracker class to help
load images. [NOV 2, 1999]
4. Unraveling threads
Learn the basics of multi-threaded programming, with an
easy-to-understand introduction to the topic. Includes an example of a
multi-threaded applet, which displays a text-scrolling animation.
[JAN 5, 1999]
Java Programmers
Introducing the Single Java
Object
No, this isn't a dating guide for Java developers! A fundamental
pattern in software design is the singleton, an object which cannot be
created (instantiated) more than once. In this article, you'll be
introduced to the notion of a design pattern, and see how the singleton
can be employed in your applications.
[SEPTEMBER 12, 2001]
The Carnival is Over.... Farewell to
JavaOne 2001
We wrap up the JavaOne 2001 conference, and select some of the shows
highlights. Also, for developers that missed the chance to attend the
conference, there's some good news - you can access the conference
contents online through Sun's new Java Learning Center.
[JULY 14, 2001]
"Are you Ready for WAP & WML?"
Learn about the Wireless Application Protocol, and how to make your
sites accessible to wireless appliances like WAP-enabled cell phones.
[AUGUST 12, 2000]
Exciting News from JavaOne
This year's JavaOne 2000 conference (June 6-9) was a blast! There were plenty of exciting announcements for developers, ranging from new Java platforms to demonstrations of real-time Java. David Reilly has all the news and gossip, and reports on the success of the conference.
[JUL 1, 2000]
Getting Jini with it
No this ain't Will Smith getting 'jiggy' with it. Get 'Jini' with it,
and learn about an exciting networking and distributed systems
technology for hardware and software services. Think of Jini as
networked plug'n'play, and you'll see but a fraction of the vision
behind this new technology. Jini is the future of networking! [APR 1,
2000]
A bit
about garbage collection
In an excerpt from Thinking in Java, Bruce Eckel talks about
automatic garbage collection, a cool feature that de-allocates unused
memory space, freeing it up for other purposes. [FEB 1, 2000]
Comparing C++ and Java
In an excerpt from Thinking in Java, Bruce Eckel lists the important
differences between C++ and Java that developers should be aware of. If
you're trying to get up to speed with Java, and come from a C++
background, this list will be invaluable. [JAN 1, 2000]
Yet another fractal generator
Fractal images are visually impressive patterns produced by a
mathematical formula. Qian Xie shows readers how to construct fractal
images using either applet or an application, which includes sample
code. [DEC 1, 1999]
"Sitting for the Sun Java Certification Exams"
Despite what you may have heard, achieving Java certification isn't
an impossible lofty goal. With a little experience, and a little study,
almost any developer can become a Sun Certified Java Programmer. [OCT
12, 1999]
"Object Persistence Made
Easy"
Object persistence is the ability to save the state of an object, and
to later restore it. Java supports object persistence through
serialization. Object serialization allows you to save the entire
contents of objects, with only a few lines of code! No more writing file
structures or length save/restore functions. [SEP 6, 1999]
"Java coming to a TV near
you!"
Imagine interactive Java applications running on your television set,
controlling its operation and streaming audio and video content. Imagine
playing interactive games, or buying products simply from the comfort of
your couch. It probably sounds like science-fiction, but the Java TV API
promises to make it a reality. [JUN 24, 1999]
"Handling network
timeouts in Java"
Slow connections, traffic build ups, or power interruptions can cause
network connections to stall or even die. Few programmers take the time
to detect and handle network timeouts, but avoiding the problem can
cause client applications to freeze, and for threads in servers to block
indefinitely. There are, however, easy ways to handle network timeouts.
In this article, you'll learn two techniques for solving problem of
timeouts in networking applications. [MAY 25, 1999]
"Top Ten Errors Java Programmers
Make" - How to spot them, how to fix them.
An informative article, teaching better Java programming techniques.
Not only does it teach how to find errors, but also how to fix and
prevent them. [APR 30, 1999]
Getting started with JDBC
Would you like to learn database programming in Java? This article
will get you started, and provides a JDBC database application which can
communicate with an Access database. [DEC 1, 1998]
Java RMI & CORBA - a comparison
of competing technologies
With the introduction of CORBA support to Java, developers face the
question - "Should I use CORBA, or should I use
RMI?". This article gives an evaluation of these two
technologies, and presents a summary of their pros and cons. [NOV 25,
1998]
Introduction to RMI
Remote Method Invocation (RMI) allows you to call functions of remote
objects, and to create distributed services. This article shows you how
to create such services, and gives an example of an RMI client and
server. [OCT 31, 1998]
Java and CORBA - a smooth blend
Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) allows developers
to create distributed systems that are capable of invoking object
methods remotely. Java IDL introduces support for CORBA, as part of Java
1.2. Learn more about this exciting new technology, and how to
write your own CORBA services. [OCT 29, 1998]
"Decompilers -
friend or foe?"
Decompilers can examine compiled Java classes, and analyze them to
produce readable source code. Imagine if your product, or your applet,
was being decompiled and analyzed by other developers - looking for
security holes, or taking proprietary techniques and algorithms from
your product to use in their own. Now with updated information on
methods of protection, and stronger decompilers. [OCT 2, 1998]
"JavaBeans - a new component
architecture"
Offers an introduction to JavaBeans, from a non-technical
prospective. This article compares JavaBeans with a related component
technology, ActiveX. [OCT 24, 1997] |
