SDN Program News

New Article: Combine JAR Files Into One Jar File With NetBeans IDE

2009-08-25T15:06:33-07:00

In this new article by SDN staff writer Robert Eckstein, learn how to concatenate your user and library classes into a single JAR file, so that you can upload your applications to the Java Warehouse. Read the article.

MySQL Librarian: Cherry-Picking the Best Community Content

2009-07-23T09:29:45-07:00

Giuseppe Maxia has announced a new resource for developers who use MySQL: MySQL Librarian. The MySQL Librarian collects and cherry-picks the best community-generated MySQL content on the Web. Take a look.

VirtualBox 3.0.2 Released

2009-07-16T07:59:00-07:00

Sun released VirtualBox 3.0.2, a maintenance release of VirtualBox 3.0 that improves stability and performance. Check the change log for additional features and download the latest version.

Follow MySQL on Twitter

2009-07-16T07:58:00-07:00

Get the latest MySQL updates, including new product releases, upcoming webinars, technical articles, newly released white papers. and other useful information. Follow MySQL on Twitter.

Interview With Alan Williamson: Cloud, Java EE, and More

2009-07-13T08:53:11-07:00

In the article All Things Java: Continuing the Conversation With Java Champion Alan Williamson, SDN staff writer Janice J. Heiss asks Alan Williamson, the UK's first Java Champion, about his Java CFML runtime engine called Bluedragon, Java EE technology, and his reactions to the evolution of the Java platform.

Try Sun Software Library, Improve Your Wardrobe

2009-06-19T05:00:00-07:00

Review your favorite application in the Sun Software Library and get a free T-shirt. Learn more.

Java Warehouse Developer Center

2009-06-18T17:48:24-07:00

Join the free trial of the Java Warehouse Developer Center beta release and try the power of the Java Store distribution channel. Learn more.

Train Online and Blog About It for a Chance to Win $300

2009-06-16T09:53:20-07:00

Accelerate your development at no charge with JavaOne online technical sessions, and blog about it for a chance to win $300. Learn more.

Sun Software Library: Write a Review, Get a T-Shirt

2009-05-18T09:11:57-07:00

Write a review for an application in the Sun Software Library -- an online catalog of commercial and open-source applications on Sun technologies from over 9,000 companies, organizations, or individual developers -- and you may win a free T-shirt. Learn more and get started.

Developer Insight: Code Talk With Five Experts

2009-05-01T10:33:03-07:00

In Part 2 of the Developer Insight Series, Code Talk, developers Joshua Bloch, Masood Mortazavi, Jaron Lanier, Victoria Livschitz, and Brian Harry discuss the keys to writing good code.

Fresh Look: Developer Content on My Sun Connection

2009-04-30T11:01:37-07:00

We've updated the Developer tab for Sun Developer Network (SDN) members on the My Sun Connection portal. Log in, take a look, and let us know what you think.

Not yet an SDN member? Register for a Sun online account to join SDN, and you're in.

Sun Forums: Interview With ejp (Esmond Pitt)

2009-04-27T15:38:32-07:00

The Sun Forums have nearly one million contributors worldwide. Get to know ejp, also known as Esmond Pitt of Australia, in the inaugural Sun Forums Contributors Spotlight interview.

If you would like to nominate a member of the community for the Contributors Spotlight section, get the details at forums.sun.com.

My Sun Connection: Developer Tab

2009-04-02T11:12:18-07:00

The My Sun Connection portal now provides SDN-flavored content for developers. Log in to My Sun Connection and click on the Developers tab. Click on My Tab or My Products to personalize the portal. Check it out.

White Paper From IDC: Sun's Developer Support Services

2009-03-30T10:25:16-07:00

IDC reviews and analyzes Sun's portfolio of developer support services, which now provides comprehensive support options for all kinds of users -- from individual developers to enterprise development teams. Use your Sun Developer Network (SDN) credentials to log in.

Read the white paper

SDN Members: Get a 20% Discount on MySQL Workbench

2009-03-19T11:28:20-07:00

MySQL is offering SDN members an exclusive 20% off MySQL Workbench. MySQL Workbench simplifies database design and maintenance, automates time-consuming and error-prone tasks, and improves communication among DBA and developer teams. Log in to learn more.

Meet the Engineer: Meet Sun Software Engineering Manager Masood Mortazavi, Part 2: Java DB, Project Models, and More

2009-03-13T15:04:15-07:00

Sun's Masood Mortazavi discusses the strengths of Java DB, the importance of project-management models, and more with SDN staff writer Janice J. Heiss. Read the interview.

Certification Retake Promotion Is Back

2009-03-11T08:01:21-07:00

Purchase any one of Sun's certification exams or packages at regular price and get an extra exam voucher, just in case you need it. A special SDN onus offer is also available. Learn more.

SDN: Find Your Community

2009-03-03T08:25:54-08:00

Whether you're a student or an enterprise developer, a system administrator, or just someone who's curious about what's going on at Sun, the Sun Developer Network (SDN) is your link to other developers who share your passion. Check out the new SDN Community page.

Tutorial: Writing Your First Ruby-on-Rails Web Application

2009-02-26T15:13:20-08:00

Create a Ruby-on-Rails web app in OpenSolaris without typing a single line of code. SDN staff writer Rick Palkovic shows you how.

Project Kenai: More Than Just a Forge

2009-01-15T16:04:24-08:00

Easily and freely host your open-source projects and code at Project Kenai. Connect, communicate, and collaborate with developers of like mind and passion.

Log in to explore, participate in forums, and request an invitation to host your project. Project Kenai is in beta mode, so your feedback is important.

If you have login or registration issues, read the Project Kenai wiki to troubleshoot.

Stay connected to Project Kenai:

Join the users' mailing list.
Read the blog.
Join the Facebook community.
Follow Project Kenai on Twitter.

Scripting Experts on SDN Channel

2009-01-14T14:28:23-08:00

Find audio and video, and hear experts talk about their latest projects and plans for the future. Enter a search term to find the topic you're looking for. Take a look at SDN Channel.

Join the Conversation

2009-01-05T15:53:14-08:00

Hear what's being said about Sun and its technologies. Read selected blogs, news, and videos presented in the spirit of facilitating conversations and fostering community -- all on Community Voices.

New on SDN Channel

2008-12-11T13:53:25-08:00

Chatting with Chris Cornutt Senior Editor of PHPDeveloper.org -
Listen in as we learn about PHP trends and practices.

http://blogs.sun.com/SDNChannel/category/Developer+TV

Explore what's happening at university campuses around the world.
Meet Andrew McFarlane, Sun Student Ambassador at Edinburgh University

http://blogs.sun.com/SDNChannel/category/Campus+Cast

Call for Participation Is Now Open: CommunityOne East and West

2008-11-20T09:09:14-08:00

Call for Participation Is Now Open: CommunityOne East and West
New York City: March 18-19, 2009 | San Francisco: June 1-2, 2009
http://developers.sun.com/events/communityone

In 2009, CommunityOne will focus on the free and open platforms, tools and services that can be found powering the Internet, running enterprises, and enabling high-performance computing. Submit your session, panel or lightning talk by December 15.

Get details and submit: http://eventreq.com/sun/communityone09/cfp

New MySQL/EZQual Virtual Lab Offer for ISVs

2008-11-14T09:14:09-08:00

ISVs can now test drive their applications on the MySQL database in the Sun Partner Advantage EZQual Virtual Lab! EZQual is a secure, remote, on-line test facility featuring pre-installed Sun servers and software, designed to make it easier for ISVs to develop, test and qualify applications on the Solaris 10 or OpenSolaris operating system with the MySQL database for free.
Learn More

New SDN Channel: PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Author Interview

2008-11-13T11:37:13-08:00

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Zandstra, author of PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Second Edition, and talk about why he wrote this book, why patterns are not a fad, and other topics related to PHP.

http://blogs.sun.com/SDNChannel/entry/php_objects_patterns_and_practice

Test Your Java Knowledge - Chance to Win 1 of 100 books!

2008-11-07T11:36:37-08:00

Join or log into the Sun Developer Network and answer the questions in the SDN Quiz correctly for a chance to win a copy of Hello World(s) -- From Code to Culture: A 10 Year Celebration of Java Technology (Hardcover).

http://developers.sun.com/offers/play.jsp

New SDN Channel Podcast is live! PHPWomen.org

2008-11-07T09:45:43-08:00

Listen in as SDN's Cassandra Clark interviews Lorna Mitchell from PHPWomen.org

http://blogs.sun.com/SDNChannel/entry/introduction_to_phpwomen_org

Ricoh and Java Developer Challenge – Innovating Technology (Europe only)

2008-10-06T10:56:49-07:00

Sun is excited to be partnering with Ricoh to bring this year's Ricoh and Java Developer Challenge! This is a unique and exciting opportunity for universities and students in Europe! To participate, developers must create an innovative Java application that can be embedded into a Ricoh Multifunctional Product (MFP). Prizes include a trip to JavaOne 2009 in San Francisco California, Sun SPOT Development
Kits, and Ricoh GelSprinter Aficio GX 2500 with consumable starter kits for students. To register or learn more go to: http://edu.ricoh-developer.com.

The deadline for entries is November 20th. Good luck!

New Apress Offer

2008-10-02T07:58:31-07:00

Apress is pleased to offer SDN members exclusive access to a sample
chapter of PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Second Edition by Matt
Zandstra.

PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Second Edition shows you how
to meld the power of PHP with the sound enterprise development
techniques embraced by professional programmers. Going well beyond the
basics of object-oriented development, you’ll learn about advanced
topics such as working with static methods and properties, abstract
classes, interfaces, design patterns, exception handling, and more.

http://developers.sun.com/offers/books.jsp