Spring Web Flow 2: A boon to JSF developers
Spring Web Flow 2 seems tailored to the needs of JSF developers, and it smoothes out Spring MVC on the front end. Dr. Xinyu Liu explains how new support for Ajax, validation, persistence, and security facilitates the development of rich Web applications using SWF 2.
Dr. Xinyu Liu, November 2008

Jump into JavaFX, Part 1: JavaFX Preview SDK
Client-side developers are poised to take the plunge into JavaFX, so why wait for the official release? Get a running jump with Jeff Friesen's easy introduction to the JavaFX Preview SDK, with NetBeans 6.1 and Project Nile.
Jeff Friesen, November 2008

Ajax validation with Struts 2
Struts 2's versatile validation framework doesn't end with Java support on the server side. Find out how Struts 2 also helps you perform advanced Ajax validation with ease.
Oleg Mikheev, October 2008

Web development with Wicket, Part 3: Many ways to persist
Wicket's fierce independence leaves you with lots of options for persisting your data. Find out how Wicket makes the marriage work, whether you want to settle down with Spring/Hibernate or live on the edge with Databinder and ActiveObjects.
Nathan Hamblen, September 2008

The state of scripting
Scripting used to be a quick fix or a spare-time hobby; today it's become a must-have for even the Java-based developer's toolkit. Get perspective on what's next for dynamic languages, from leading lights in JavaScript, Rhino, Perl, IronRuby, Python, and Tcl.
Lynn Greiner, September 2008

Will Chrome render Windows obsolete?
Google Inc.'s unveiling Monday of a new browser is not about the browser, say some industry analysts -- it's a key weapon in the company's effort to kill Windows.
Heather Havenstein, September 2008

Add Java extensions to your wiki
Whether you're an old hand with MediaWiki or just looking to get started, this article presents a fun way to dive into building and deploying Java-based wiki extensions.
Randall Scarberry, August 2008

JavaFX SDK Preview released
Early adopters will be able to get their hands on a preview SDK for JavaFX as of Thursday, marking Sun's entry into the RIA framework wars.
Chris Kanaracus, July 2008

Study: Web sites, open source, social networking at risk
Security trend reports from IBM and Websense show SQL injection and cross-ste scripting attacks hitting open source and social networking projects in '08. List includes Drupal, WordPress, and Linux.
Ellen Messmer , July 2008

Web development with Wicket, Part 2: Reducing and re-using code
Want to build numerous similar Web components without cutting and pasting code? Wicket could be the Web application framework for you.
Nathan Hamblen, July 2008

Web development with Wicket, Part 1: The state of Wicket
Don't let state become a performance bottleneck in your Java Web applications. Wicket accommodates both stateless and stateful development models, so you can just go with the flow.
Nathan Hamblen, June 2008

Service Component Architecture: Making SOA easier
IBM's Mike Edwards connects the dots between Service Component Architecture, Service Data Objects, and SOA, at OASIS Open Standards 2008 Symposium.
Paul Krill, April 2008

Ajax on the network side
Ajax programming is just one piece of bringing more dynamic, responsive Web applications to your users. Ajax expert Thomas A. Powell fills in the blanks for the network admins who oversee the performance and security of your Ajax apps.
Thomas A. Powell, March 2008

Java: A platform for platforms
Sun's reorg may seem promising to shareholders but it's also a scramble for position. The question now is whether Sun can, or wants to, maintain its hold on Java technology. Especially with enterprise leaders like SpringSource and RedHat investing heavily in Java's future as a platform for platforms

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