Recently, Microsoft introduced version 1.1 of Visual J++, its Java
development environment. This latest version of Visual J++ builds on the
first edition and includes an improved customizable integrated development
environment, an integrated debugger, more wizards which assist in the
development process, improved database support and an integrated help system.
The Visual J++ Java compiler also continues to be one of the fastest
available on the market, with the ability to compile over 10,000 lines per
second.
As with any Java compiler, cross-platform support and Java language
compatibility are of major concern. The Visual J++ Java compiler continues to
produce 100 Percent Java compatible code that can be executed on any platform
which can run Java. Visual J++ also incl... (more)
What Is An Intranet?
If Intranets were made into a movie it would probably be called, "Honey, I
Shrunk the Internet!" A simple definition of an Intranet is: bringing proven
Internet technologies, such as Web servers, an ubiquitous networking protocol
(namely TCP/IP), and other Internet protocols such as HTTP (Hyper Text
Transfer Protocol), MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions), SMTP... (more)
What's In The Java SDK 2.0
Have you been itching for JDK 1.1 support in Visual J++? You might have been
disappointed to find out that when you upgraded to Visual J++ Version 1.1, it
didn't include JDK 1.1 support. Well, the cure for your blues is almost over!
Microsoft has recently released the Microsoft Java SDK 2.0 Preview. The
Microsoft Java SDK 2.0 includes support for most JDK 1.1 cla... (more)
Foundations
This month I wrap up my two part review of the Application Foundation Classes
with a closer look at the user interface controls it provides. In my past two
columns, I've showed you how to install and use the Java SDK 2.0, which
includes the Application Foundation Classes, and how to begin using the
Application Foundation Classes in your own applications. Now it's time to
take... (more)
Visual J++ Database Programming Overview
So, you need to access a database from your Java program. Well, if you're
using Visual J++, you're in luck! Unlike some other Java development
environments, with Visual J++ you have at least three ways (more if you opt
for third party solutions) of accessing a database. Some of these
methodologies will be familiar to you if you have developed databa... (more)
John Fronckowiak is the President of IDC Consulting, Inc., providing consulting and technical writing. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in Information Systems at the Adult Learning Program of Medaille College and is the author of several books and articles about iPhone development, programming, database design and development and networking. Fronckowiak has previously spoken at the Internet Commerce Expo in Boston, and the Conference on Instructional Technologies. In addition, he has over a decade of experience in the classroom as a college professor and runs dozens of training sessions for application developers.
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