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 database
applications in other Microsoft applications like Visual Basic or Visual C++.
The DAO (Data Access Objects) and RDO (Remote Data Objects) are Microsoft COM
(Component Object Model) techniques for accessing databases. With a little
help, Visual J++ also supports database access through the traditional Java
JDBC classes.
DAO
The DAO was first introduced as a mechanism to access databases from Visual
Basic applications. If you have written Visual Basic applications using the
DAO y... (more)
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
... (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 classes, improved
ActiveX integration, support for JavaBeansª, the Application Foundation
Class (AFC) libraries, JDBC support, Direct- X support, a new version of the
Java compiler and a Java Virtu... (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
(Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), etc., inside the walls of your company.
Intranets can be used for:
Publishing corporate information, such as the latest product information,
human resource hand... (more)
What Is The AFC?
I know that football season is right around the corner, but you're not going
to find an in-depth analysis of football's weaker conference here. The
Application Foundation Classes, or AFC, are Microsoft's answer to the
Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT). The AFC builds on the AWT foundation to
provide more user-friendly controls for your applications. The AFC is
currently available only as a preview release and requires a Java 1.02 or 1.1
compatible compiler and Virtual Machine.
Last month, I showed you how to obtain, install and use the latest Java SDK
2.0 from Vi... (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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