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Visual J++ Database Programming

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 00:00:00 EDT

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.

AFC- User Interface Controls

Fri, 01 Aug 1997 00:00:00 EDT

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 a closer look at what the Application Foundation Classes can do for the user interfaces of your Java applications.

Invasion of The Intranet

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 EDT

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:

Application Foundation Classes

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Microsoft Java SDK 2.0 and JDK 1.1 Support

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 EDT

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 Virtual Machine. Let's take a closer look at some of these important improvements.

What's New with Version 1.1

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 EDT

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.