This section of the Java Boutique focuses on Javabeans, a specification developed by Sun Microsystems that defines how Java objects interact.
Articles:
State of the Java SDK
Sun's JDK 1.1 blends improved performance with new features and the bonus of Beans.
Reviews:
NetObjects BeanBuilder 1.0
NetObjects BeanBuilder is billed by NetObjects as the "the easiest and fastest way for you to enrich your web site with Java(tm) applets featuring multimedia, special effects and live data."
Tutorials:
Beans Events
The JDK 1.1 model provides two related options for event handling: listeners and adapters.
JavaBeans: Constrained Properties
This week we're getting closer to the end of our series of discussions about the basic features of JavaBeans.
JavaBeans: The Basics
This week, we're looking at another facet of the new Java: JavaBeans. Just to clarify, in case you're not actually programming yourself, writing code is all about drudgery.
Webopedia Entry:
JavaBeans
"A specification developed by Sun Microsystems that defines how Java objects interact..."
Products:
ProBeans BeansDesigner 1.0
The Graphical Bean Designer creates graphical beans and generates the Java Code directly in the class.
BeanBuilder 1.0/NetObjects Inc.
NetObjects' revamped Beans-based application tool seems targeted at midlevel developers.
PixTools for Java
PixTools for Java is a toolkit that provides a rich set of JavaBeans to handle client-based decompression and display of images.
Links:
Web/Programming/Java
JavaBeans alphaBeans Includes a variety of Java beans that can be used to develop Java applets or applications. Use these beans in any visual builder tool to quickly and easily build Java programs.
White Papers:
Enterprise JavaBeans
A Shark in the Proprietary Pool: Aberdeen’s new Enterprise Java Practice helps enterprises understand the business and technology drivers in the fast-growing Java market so that they may better plan and implement Enterprise Java strategies.
New on the Java Boutique:
New Review:
Time Management Made Easy with the Quartz Enterprise Job Scheduler
Why not just use the Java timer API? This open source scheduling
API boasts simplicity, ease-of-integration, a well-rounded feature
set, and it's free!
New Applet:
Reverse Complement
Reverse Complement is a simple applet that converts DNA or RNA
sequences into three useful formats.
Elsewhere on internet.com:
WebDeveloper Java
Lots of Java information on webdeveloper.com
WDVL Java
Thorough Java resource at the Web Developer's Virtual Library.
ScriptSearch Java
Hundreds of free Java code files to download.
jGuru: Your View of the Java Universe
Customizable portal with online training, FAQs, regular news updates, and tutorials.