DevX: Latest Java Articles

Returning Zero-Length Arrays in Java

Nagaraj Ramesh — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:52:50 PST

Define a static final zero-length array and return that rather than null from methods that return array types.

The Three Key Questions for the Future of Java

Mike Rozlog — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:13:55 PST

A Java technology insider says the future of Java hinges on how Oracle handles the JCP, the Project Harmony certification process, and the OpenJDK project.

Implement Document Storage and Search on Google Java App Engine

Mark Watson — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:12:20 PST

Learn how to use the Java version of the Google App Engine by implementing search and document storage on a Java web application running on the platform.

Simple Script to Run Java Applications on Linux and Windows

Bea Petrovicova — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:37:07 PST

This simple script lets you run a Java application on both Linux and Windows.

How to Detect JFrame Resizing

Sterling Jordan — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:22 PST

To know when a user is resizing a JFrame, catch the resize action using this tip's code.

Use a Validator to Validate a DOMSource

Leonard Anghel — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:33:57 PST

This code snippet creates a Validator that you can use to validate an XML document represented as a DOMSource.

Ellison Hints at Oracle's Java Priorities: JavaFX-based OpenOffice Apps and Mobile Devices

Glen Kunene, Managing Editor — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:10:03 PST

At JavaOne 2009, Larry Ellison challenges Sun's OpenOffice and JavaFX groups to innovate and wonders out loud why Sun/Oracle couldn't produce mobile devices based on the JavaFX platform.

How to Iterate Through All the Properties of a Class

Deepak Choudhari — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:55:43 PST

Using Reflection, you can easily iterate through all the properties of a .NET class.

Send a Cookie to the Server Using the setRequestProperty Method

Leonard Anghel — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:51:24 PST

You don't need a browser to send a cookie to a server. This tip shows you how to do it from Java code.

Publish/Subscribe Messaging Can Be Simple with WebSphere MQ

Tareq Shaheen — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:36:19 PST

Combine publish/subscribe messaging, JMS, and WebSphere MQ to build powerful message-oriented applications simply.