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Java in Education

The Web has evolved from an information showcase to more of a transactional environment. Businesses, academic institutions, large foundations, and other organizations are using the Internet to perform key business tasks, deliver educational material and pool together digital resources. This shift in content has changed the role of Web developers: they are no longer just piecing together HTML pages. They are linking databases to Web sites, creating interfaces to these resources, and deploying applications to access these resources.

Java is now an integral part of Web development--from interface to application. It's not about scrolling bars and flashing images anymore. It’s about conceptualizing and creating functional applications for commercial purposes, optimizing Web development by combining different sets of tools, and choosing the right GUI class library.

With all of these changes in the Web developer world, comes the need for support. Web developers using Java cannot exist on monthly, weekly, or even daily tips alone. They need a collaborative (and perhaps even real-time response environment) where they can come in and talk with other developers about building Web site components using Java, find Java solutions, and troubleshoot existing code and applications. This "24 hour" Java support system is something we should be striving for.

This month, explore some of the resources we have for Java developers working on the Web.

How Three Great Tools Can Work Together
Software engineers and graphic designers can team up and use three great tools--VisualAge for Java, BeanMachine, and NetObjects Fusion--to create a Web site that uses a multimedia applet.
 
Implementing a Position Layout Manager in Java
Learn how to work around a common problem in Java: the lack of a position layout manager for setting fixed X and Y coordinates and fixed widths and heights.
 
Using JDBC to Create Database Objects
This paper analyzes Java DataBase Connectivity (JDBC), an object-oriented approach to connecting to databases in Java.
 
JFC vs. AFC: Which Foundation Is for You?
In order to solve some of the Java Abstract Window Toolkit's problems, two new class libraries have emerged: the Java Foundation Classes (JFC) from JavaSoft and the Application Foundation Classes (AFC) from Microsoft. How do they compare?
 
Java Goes to DevCon 24
A Java developer's perspective on the ultimate Java resource on the World Wide Web.
 
Building a Java Applet Course
Our newest Web-based course offering walks you through the task of building a graphical Java applet. Along the way, learn Java syntax and work with Java class libraries. The class incorporates IBM's Bamba audio streaming technology to provide a personal learning experience over the Web using integrated graphics, audio, and text.
 
 
Beanery
The Beanery is an easy-to-use wizard tool for creating JavaBeans. Developers can interactively add new capabilities and then view the new source code.

JavaShareWare.com
This site promotes Java through the sharing of various resources--from applications to classes. Most notable sections include "Tips and Tricks" and the comprehensive "Post Questions."

The Web Development Center
This site includes learning, development and design tools for the Web services professional. The Java section (select "Java & CGI Programming") is chock full of everything from how to download the JDK to producing Java GUI programming.

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