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End of Service Life for J2SE 5.0

2009-11-03T16:32:44-08:00

J2SE 5.0 reached its End of Service Life (EOSL) today, the date of the final publicly available update of version 5.0 (J2SE 5.0 Update 22). For continued support, migrate to Java SE for Business 1.5 or to Java SE 6. Learn more.

Vote Until Nov. 2 for JCP Executive Committee Members

2009-10-28T17:39:01-07:00

It's time to vote for new Executive Committee (EC) members for both Standard Edition/Enterprise Edition and Micro Edition.

Learn more on the JCP blog and the JCP elections page.

Troubleshooting With VisualVM 1.2

2009-10-21T11:16:39-07:00

Version 1.2 of VisualVM, the Java technology troubleshooting tool, has been released.

Take a look at the release notes and download VisualVM today.

Test Your Knowledge of Java Technology

2009-10-21T10:00:00-07:00

Developers: Test your knowledge and get an update on recent developments in Java technology with this new quiz.

Firefox 3.6 Will Require Java SE 6 Update 10 or Later

2009-10-20T11:33:45-07:00

Mozilla Firefox 3.6, coming in November 2009, will require the user to have installed Java SE 6 Update 10 or later. Learn more.

Nominations Open for 2 JCP Exec. Committees: Standard/Enterprise & Micro

2009-10-08T08:56:36-07:00

Nominate yourself or another developer for the 2009 Java Community Process (JCP) program Executive Committee (EC) elections for the Standard/Enterprise Edition Executive Committee or the Micro Edition Executive Committee. Nominations close on Wednesday, October 14. Learn more.

Java Store and License Management

2009-10-01T08:00:00-07:00

Sun engineering director Octavian Tanase provides sample code in his blog on how to use license management in your Java Store application. Learn more.

Mixing Heavyweight and Lightweight Components

2009-09-30T08:00:00-07:00

Sun's Sharon Zakhour describes how heavyweight and lightweight components can play well together, used in the same container, in your Swing application. Read more.

Deep Dive Video: What's New in JDK 7, With Danny Coward

2009-09-02T09:44:34-07:00

Sun Developer Network's Ed Ort interviews Danny Coward of the Java client team to see what's new and exciting in JDK 7. Watch Deep Dive - What's New in JDK 7.

Core Java: News and Articles

2009-06-24T11:37:56-07:00

Stream Control Transport Protocol (SCTP)
JDK 7 provides support for Stream Control Transport Protocol (SCTP) in Java technology. In this article, Sun engineer Chris Hegarty explains what that means.

Garbage First (G1) Garbage Collector
This overview introduces the new JDK 7 G1 garbage collector in the Java HotSpot VM. A beta version is in Java SE 6 update 14.

Secure Coding Guidelines Version 2.0 for the Java Programming Language
This white paper describes version 2.0's recommended security-specific coding guidelines, including accessibility, extensibility, input/output parameters, classes, and serialization.

Two Products in One Bundle
For your convenience, Sun has bundled Java SE 6 Update 14 and the JavaFX 1.2 SDK, each with its own license.

Deploying Your RIA -- Nice and Easy

2009-06-04T12:27:28-07:00

Sowmya Kannan's blog entry discusses techniques to deploy rich Internet applications (RIAs) that start up quickly and run consistently in all environments. This blog is based on Thomas Ng's JavaOne conference presentation, Deploying Java Technologies to the Masses.

Java VisualVM Blogging Contest -- Win $500 (Enter by June 24)

2009-05-28T16:45:40-07:00

Come try the best-kept secret in the Java JDK -- Java VisualVM. This free visual tool integrates several command-line JDK tools and lightweight profiling capabilities. Simply use Java VisualVM, blog about it, and you could win a USD $500 American Express gift certificate. Learn more.

Announcing the JDK CAP Program

2009-05-28T16:39:34-07:00

The Compatibility and Performance (CAP) program gives key developers early access to the newest JDK releases. Learn more.

Java Device Test Framework (JDTF) 2.4 Released

2009-05-28T10:00:07-07:00

We're pleased to announce a new release of the Java Device Test Framework (JDTF) -- a test framework based on Sun's Java Device Test Suite (JDTS) product. Learn more.

Core Java Product and Technology Releases

2009-05-05T12:28:29-07:00

Java SE 6 for Embedded Update 10
The early access release of Java SE for Embedded 6u10 on Linux-ARM is now available for both headless and headful configurations.

Java SE 6 Update 14 Early Access
Get the early access release of Java SE 6 update 14.

JDK 6 Documentation in Japanese
Download the documentation you need in Japanese or English.

Java SE Development Kit With JavaFX: JDK 6u13/FX 1.1
For your convenience, Sun has bundled JDK 6 Update 13 with the JavaFX 1.1 SDK, which provides the JavaFX functionality you need to develop rich Internet applications (RIAs) directly. Each product is subject to its own license.

Java SE for Business: Updates
Java SE for Business is a new product-subscription model designed to more than double Sun's support periods for releases, provide faster access to technology updates, and offer enterprise deployment features for customers using Java SE technology. Contact Sun for access.

Java SE Technology Archive
Are you looking for an older version of the JRE or JDK? Any use of product on this page of archived downloads is at the sole discretion of the developer.

Updates to Java Specification Requests (JSRs)

JSR 283: Content Repository for Java Technology 2.0 Proposed Final Draft
An enhancement of JSR 170, JSR 283 is version 2.0 of the content repository for Java technology API, with the aim to further expand and refine the specification based on community feedback.

JSR 303: Bean Validation 1.0.CR1 Proposed Final Draft
This JSR will define a meta-data model and API for JavaBean validation based on annotations, with overrides and extended metadata through the use of XML validation descriptors.

JSR 321: Trusted Computing API for Java 9.4 Early Access
This JSR will develop a Trusted Computing API for Java technology providing selected functionality that the TCG software stack offers to the C world, while following the conventions of modern Java APIs.

View all JSRs.

Java VisualVM Blogging Contest

2009-05-01T15:42:31-07:00

Java VisualVM is a free tool to monitor, profile, and control Java technology-based applications. Try it and blog about your experience -- you could win USD $500. Learn more.

Test Your JVM

2009-04-23T08:48:06-07:00

How do you test whether Java is working on your computer and what version it is? Visit the test VM page at java.com.

New Aticle on java.sun.com: Developer Insight -- Write Dumb Code

2009-04-13T07:53:03-07:00

In the new article "The Developer Insight Series, Part 1: Write Dumb Code -- Advice From Four Leading Java Developers," Java Champions Heinz Kabutz, Cay Horstmann, and Kirk Pepperdine respond to Brian Goetz's advice to avoid cleverness and write dumb code.

Java SE 6 Update 13 Security Updates

2009-04-02T17:12:49-07:00

This update contains several key security updates. For more information, see the release notes. Download Java SE 6 Update 13 now.

Java Tutorial: How to Deploy an Applet in Under 10 Minutes

2009-04-01T14:38:27-07:00

Java SE staff writer Sowmya Kannan walks you through the exact steps of how to deploy an applet in a typical deployment scenario. Read the tutorial.

Core Java Product and Technology Releases

2009-03-30T12:17:47-07:00

Java SE 6 Update 13: JDK and JRE
This release includes the highly anticipated 64-bit Java Plug-In (for 64-bit browsers only), Windows Server 2008 support, and performance improvements of Java and JavaFX applications.

JDK 6 Update 13 With NetBeans IDE 6.5.1
This distribution of the JDK includes the NetBeans IDE, a powerful integrated development environment for developing applications on the Java platform.

Java SE for Business
Java SE for Business is a new product-subscription model designed to more than double Sun's support periods for releases, provide faster access to technology updates, and offer enterprise deployment features for customers using Java SE technology. Contact Sun for access.

Java SE 6 Update 14 Early Access b03
The early access builds are available to developers in selected countries.

JavaFX 1.1.1 SDK
JavaFX 1.1.1 SDK provides the JavaFX functionality that you need to develop directly with the command line or with other tools.

NetBeans IDE 6.5.1 With JavaFX 1.1.1
Download NetBeans IDE 6.5 to quickly get started with JavaFX 1.1.1. This bundle provides all the tools you need to build a JavaFX application, as well as samples that help you along.

JavaFX Production Suite 1.1 (Formerly Project Nile)
JavaFX 1.1 Production Suite enables designers to convert their rich media assets to JavaFX format and view the converted files before handing them off to JavaFX application developers. JavaFX 1.1 Production Suite consists of components for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Media Factory.

JSR 284 Resource Consumption Management API 1.0 Final Release
The API will allow for partitioning resources (constraints, reservations) among Java applications and for querying about resource availability (notifications). It will also provide means of exposing various kinds of resources.

Java SE Technology Archive
Are you looking for an older version of the JRE or JDK? Any use of product on this page of archived downloads is at the sole discretion of the developer, and Sun assumes no responsiblity for any resulting problems.

New Core Tech Tip: Overhauling the Java UTF-8 Charset

2009-03-23T09:00:56-07:00

In Overhauling the Java UTF-8 Charset, Sun engineer Xueming Shen talks about why the UTF-8 charset implementation in JDK 7 now rejects non-shortest-form UTF-8 byte sequences. Two words: security and performance.

Core Java Tech Tips: Closing a URLClassLoader

2009-03-12T08:23:00-07:00

Sun engineer Michael McMahon describes the new close() method in URLClassLoader, implemented in JDK 7. It invalidates the loader so that no new classes can be loaded from it. Read Closing a URLClassLoader.

New on java.sun.com: Using MySQL With Java Technology

2009-02-27T09:06:43-08:00

Learn the essential steps to install and configure the Connector/J JDBC driver for a MySQL database, with a focus on connectivity from the Java programming language. Sun engineer Giri Mandalika shows you how.

New on java.sun.com: A Java Developer's Quiz

2009-02-26T12:41:56-08:00

This quiz reflects the intellectual curiosity and the spirit of fun to be found among leading Java developers and in the Java community as a whole. Take the quiz.

Core Java Product and Technology Releases

2009-02-06T17:35:54-08:00

Java SE 6 Update 12
This release includes the highly anticipated 64-bit Java Plug-In (for 64-bit browsers only), Windows Server 2008 support, and performance improvements of Java and JavaFX applications.

JDK 6 Update 12 With NetBeans IDE 6.5
This distribution of the JDK includes the NetBeans IDE, a powerful integrated development environment for developing applications on the Java platform.

Java Real-Time System 2.1
Sun Java Real-Time System (Java RTS) is a standards-based extension of the J2SE 5.0 platform designed to help developers gain precise temporal control over the execution of their Java software. This release is compliant with the Real-Time Specification for Java (RTSJ).

JSR 303 Bean Validation 1.0 Public Review Draft
This JSR will define a meta-data model and API for JavaBean validation based on annotations, with overrides and extended meta-data through the use of XML validation descriptors.

Nominate Java Tech Innovators for 2009 Duke's Choice Awards

2009-01-30T09:17:09-08:00

The selection committe is now accepting nominations for the seventh edition of the popular Duke's Choice awards, which honor the best and most innovative uses of Java technology.

Winners will be recognized at the 2009 JavaOne Conference. Submit your entries by March 27.

Read about the 2008 Duke's Choice award winners.

Core Java: Product and Technology Releases

2008-12-02T15:23:13-08:00

Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 11
This release provides a new Java Plug-in that combines features of applet and Java Web Start technologies, a new Direct3D pipeline for Microsoft platforms, an updated documentation bundle, and more.

Java SE Development Kit (JDK) 6 Update 11
The Java SE Development Kit (JDK) includes the Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) and command-line development tools that are useful for developing applets and applications.

Get the updates to the earlier J2SE versions:
J2SE 5.0u17
J2SE 1.4.2_19
J2SE 1.3.1_24

J2SE 1.3.1_24 VW
This version of the J2SE 1.3.1 SDK is strictly for use by Vintage Support customers.

Java SE for Business 6u11, 6u7 rev b15, 5.0u17, 1.4.2_19
Enjoy fast access to critical fixes and more flexible deployment with these versions of the runtime environment and software development kit.

Java SE for Business 1.4.2_19 SAP and 1.4.2_19 rev b05 SAP
This version of the J2SE 1.4.2 SDK is strictly for use by SAP customers along with SAP software products.

Timezone Updater 1.3.11
The tzupdater tool is provided to allow the updating of installed JDK/JRE images with more recent timezone data in order to accommodate the latest timezone changes.

Java SE 6u11 With NetBeans IDE 6.5
This distribution of the Java SE Development Kit (JDK) includes NetBeans IDE, a powerful integrated development environment for developing applications on the Java platform.

J2SE 5.0u17 With NetBeans IDE 6.5
This distribution of J2SE 5.0 includes NetBeans IDE, a powerful integrated development environment for developing applications on the Java platform.

Core Java: Product and Technology Releases

2008-11-05T08:56:17-08:00

Java SE 6 Update 10: JDK and JRE -- First Customer Ship
Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as today's demanding embedded and real-time environments.

Java SE 6 Update 10 and NetBeans IDE 6.1 Cobundle -- First Customer Ship
This distribution of the Java SE Development Kit (JDK) includes NetBeans IDE, a powerful integrated development environment for developing applications on the Java platform.

Java SE 6 Update 7 Runtime Environment for Intel Itanium
The GA release of JRE 6u7 for Itanium Linux Platforms and Itanium Windows Platforms is now available. Read the release notes.

Java SE 6 Update 7 Development Kit for Intel Itanium
The GA release of JDK 6u7 for Itanium Linux Platforms and Itanium Windows Platforms is now available. Read the release notes.

J2SE 1.4.2_13 x64 SDK (for SAP)
This version of the J2SE 1.4.2 SDK is strictly for use by SAP customers along with SAP software products.

Java SE Timezone Updater 1.4+ v1.3.9
The tzupdater tool is provided to allow the updating of installed JDK/JRE images with more recent timezone data in order to accommodate the latest timezone changes.

Java SE 6 Development Kit Documentation
Find documentation on tools, APIs, and more.

Java SE for Business 1.4.2_18 rev b10, 5.0u16 rev b19, 6u10
Enjoy fast access to critical fixes and more flexible deployment with these versions of the runtime environment and software development kit.

Sun Java Real-Time System 2.1
Sun Java Real-Time System (Java RTS) is a standards-based extension of the J2SE 5.0 platform designed to help developers gain precise temporal control over the execution of their Java software.

Java Card Specification 3.0 Final Release
Java Card technology is the leading open, interoperable platform that enables smart cards and other resource-constrained devices to securely run Java technology-based applications.

JSR 289 SIP Servlet v1.1 Final Release
This specification is an enhancement to the SIPServlet specification. The central focus of this JSR is to enhance the existing SIPServlet specification with new requirements determined by the industry.

JSR 309 Media Server Control API 0.2 Public Review Draft
This protocol-agnostic API for media server control will provide a portable interface to create media-rich applications with IVR, conferencing, speech recognition, and similar features.

Core Java Technology and Peripherals

2008-10-27T10:20:32-07:00

Student jasonbe wants to have Java talk with buttons, knobs, and switches. "I think that learning to program Java would be fun if I could work with variables that had a value that was set by switches and knobs on a peripheral PSoC ... and that it would be fun as well for many kinesthetic learners." Do you have experience with this? Join in on the discussion at Learning to program with peripherals on the Java Forum. Thanks to Chris Adamson's Daily Blog on java.net for the pointer.