Here it is. The guide, to making your first steps into the next version of Java we all are waiting for. Let all the others talk about politics. We are going to test drive what's there today. Prepare for some exciting times. Preface This is not a true b…
Continue ReadingIts out. Finally. The first beta version of IBM's WebSphere Application Server has arrived. The beta offers an initial glimpse into the future of IBM's flagship. As of now, it isn't touting complete and total Java EE 6 support for the beta produ…
Continue ReadingThe NetBeans folks have been busy working on their next release: Milestone 2 of NetBeans 7 is now available and it has a lot to offer: - Java EE 6 enhancements, - support for GlassFish 3.1 and - Oracle WebLogic Server For a complete list of new features,…
Continue ReadingSeeing all those political stuff on my blog lately I personaly need a break. And what is best? Get your hands dirty :) And this is what I did. I downloaded the latest mojarra-2.0.3-FCS-source.zip (12/10/10), build it and did a brief setup of my favorite softw…

A lot has been talked about the planned roadmap. And up to now it seems as if it is still not sure, that we will have a new Java SE 7 as planned (Mid 2011), but I thought it may be time to take a deeper look at what's in it and give you a collection of fu…
Continue ReadingPackt Publishing was so kind, sending me their latest Java EE 6 with GlassFish 3 book for a detailed review.After a couple of weeks delay (work, J1 and more) I finally completed my review and here are the results from the German jury ;) Book : Java EE 6 wit…
Continue ReadingA lot has been written on this topic over the last few weeks. And it was one of those things that depressed me during JavaONE. Nobody spend an offical word on all those rumors, lawsuits and a possible jcp.next. But the voices calling for a change in the treat…
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