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J2SETM Platform at a Glance
For information on a feature of the J2SE platform, click on the
component in the diagram below.
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New to the Java Platform?
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General Information
Readme, Overview, Changes
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README
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Enhancements
and Changes in J2SETM 1.4.1 Platform
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Release Notes
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New Features since J2SE 1.3 Platform
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Documentation Changes
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Installation Instructions
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Installation
Notes for SolarisTM Operating
Environment
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Installation
Notes for Microsoft Windows
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Installation Notes for Linux
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Compatibility
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Version
Compatibility with Previous Releases
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Bugs
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Fixed Bugs
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Submitting a Bug Report
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Contacts
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Contacting Java Software
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Releases and Downloads
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Java 2 SDK Download Page
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Java Software Home Page
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Legal Notices
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Documentation Redistribution Policy
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Copyright and License Terms for Documentation
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API & Language Documentation
Java 2 Platform API Specification
(NO FRAMES)
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The Java Language Specification
(DOWNLOAD)
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The Java Virtual Machine Specification
(DOWNLOAD)
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Guide to Features - Java Platform
Design specs, functional specs, user guides, tutorials and demos.
You can
Download PDF and PS versions of some docs.
Summary of New Features
Features added since version 1.3 of the Java 2 Platform.
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Basic Features
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Virtual Machine
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Security
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Collections
Framework
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JavaBeansTM Component API
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Internationalization
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New I/O
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I/O
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XML
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Networking
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Language and Utility Packages
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Logging
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Remote Method Invocation (RMI)
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Arbitrary-Precision Math
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Reflection
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Package Version
Identification
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Sound
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Reference Objects
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Resources
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Object Serialization
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Extension Mechanism
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Java Archive (JAR) Files
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Java Native Interface (JNI)
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Performance Enhancements
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Endorsed Standards Override Mechanism
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Miscellaneous Features
(Applet tag, Deprecation)
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Java Foundation Classes (JFC)
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Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT)
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Project Swing Components
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2D Graphics and Imaging
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Image I/O
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Print Service
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Input Method Framework
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Accessibility
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Drag-and-Drop data
transfer
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Enterprise Features
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RMI-IIOP
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Java IDL
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CORBA
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JDBCTM (Java Database Connectivity)
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Java Naming and Directory
InterfaceTM (JNDI)
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Deployment
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JavaTM Plug-in
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JavaTM Web Start
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Tool Support
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Java Platform Debugger
Architecture (JPDA)
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Java Virtual Machine Profiler
Interface (JVMPI)
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SDK Tool Documentation
Reference documentation for the SDK tools.
Demos, Tutorials, Training, and Reference
Sample code for applets and applications, training, courses, and
tutorials for the SDK.
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Demonstration Applets and Applications
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The Java Tutorial
An example-filled guide to the Java programming language
and core APIs.
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Effective Java
Best selling guide about best programming practices. See also
the review
by James Gosling.
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Training for the Java programming language
Directory of various training resources.
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On-Line Courses for the Java Programming Language
Courses from the Java Developer
ConnectionSM.
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The Java Class Libraries
Code examples for the Java 2 Platform API:
1.2 Supplement
1.1 Packages: java.lang, java.net, java.text, java.util, java.math
1.1 Packages: java.applet, java.awt, java.beans
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The Java and Java 2 SDK FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Java and the SDK.
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Code
Conventions for the Java Programming Language
Standards and styles for
coding Java programs. |
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Java Documentation in WinHelp Format
For Windows users.
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