Measuring Web application response time: Meet the client
Server-side response time says your Web application is blazing fast; but if you're not measuring the client you're missing
the full picture. Learn how to fill in the blanks by capturing and logging end user events.
Srijeeb Roy,
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
Open source Java projects: Java Binding for OpenGL (JOGL)
If you're planning to develop a game engine or other Java software that requires 3D graphics, you'll want to know about JOGL.
Learn how to use this low-level API to introduce OpenGL's high performance and powerful features to your Java-based games.
Jeff Friesen,
September 2008
Java SE 6u10 to boost applets
Most would agree with Jim Weaver that Java SE 6u10 "is important because it solves the JRE and Java application deployment
issues." Too bad the release, scheduled for Thursday, is currently delayed.
Paul Krill,
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
Lightweight UI Toolkit to heal JME fragmentation
Released under GPLv2, LWUIT features Swing-like MVC capabilities, 3D integration, widgets, and visual components for developing
mobile applications to run across Java ME devices.
Paul Krill,
August 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
J2ME breach infects Nokia phones
Researcher Adam Gowdiak has released some of his findings regarding a J2ME security breach that could render Nokia Series
40 phone users vulnerable to attack. Further details, he says, will come at a price.
Gregg Keizer,
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
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
Mobile video with JME and MMAPI, Part 2
Extend your Java mobile application to upload video files to a remote server and download them back to a video-enabled device.
Srijeeb Roy,
September 2007
Mobile video with JME and MMAPI, Part 1
A two-part introduction to integrating video functionality into Java mobile applications with JME and the Mobile Media API.
Srijeeb Roy,
September 2007
Java Fun and Games: Puzzlemania
This article's Swing-based, puzzle-game applet challenges you to find all the hidden words in scrambled sets of letters.
Jeff Friesen,
March 2007
Java Fun and Games: It's contest time
Enter the Java 4K game-programming contest and win a free copy of Tribal Trouble or six months of free playtime with Wurm
Online. This article gets you started.
Jeff Friesen,
February 2007
Java Fun and Games: Tips from the Java grab bag
Check out these useful tips for enhancing Java programs and see how to employ them in an image-grabber application.
Jeff Friesen,
January 2007
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