John Fronckowiak

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 solu... (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 Clas... (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 In... (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 bui... (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 recent... (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... (more)