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How three SOA integration projects are connecting apps, processes
SOA is a potent middleware connector. At Oracle OpenWorld, project leaders shared their experiences with SOA connecting applications and processes. Feature
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In-memory data grids look to cover performance bottlenecks
In-memory data grids now have a broader application. Their use is especially prevalent in data-intensive jobs that demand performance. Feature
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JavaOne conference coverage 2012
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Java University snapshot: Achieve service elasticity with IaaS
Service elasticity prepares enterprise architecture for the cloud. Middleware expert Steve Millidge explains how to prepare SOA services for IaaS. Feature
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How to succeed with PaaS today
SearchSOA.com recently spoke with cloud advisor Geva Perry for a Java University webcast on how to achieve a state-of-the-art PaaS today. Feature
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Success with Java-based Hadoop demands variety of skills
Increased interest in 'big data' analytics is prompting development team managers to consider Hadoop, which calls for new programming skills. Feature
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Java developers and hiring companies seek midpoint in Java jobs game
Some say hiring trends for Java jobs show the Java language giving way to newer Java virtual machine languages; others feel Java EE is here to stay. Feature
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Red Hat makes a switch: SwitchYard project to replace JBoss ESB
Red Hat's JBoss ESB is giving way to SwitchYard, an ESB that has better SOA support via strong hooks into Drools, BPMN and Camel integration routes. Feature
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HTML5 guide
HTML5 guide: The advent of HTML5 signals a new wave of Web programming methods, and a new slate of standards for enterprise application development. Tutorial
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Elements of API style: Daigneau talks REST vs SOAP
Web services APIs have vastly expanded over the years to include a host of REST-based methods. Resource and Message APIs have become common in addition to SOAP APIs. Feature
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JavaOne / Oracle OpenWorld conference coverage 2012
Running from September 30th through October 4th, The combined Oracle OpenWorld / JavaOne 2012 is one of the year's most widely anticpated events. Conference Coverage | 01 Oct 2012
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JavaOne 2012 preview: Our favorite speakers tell all
JavaOne speakers Adam Bien, Kai Wähner and Jevgeni Kabanov explain why they love JavaOne and how to get the most out of it. JavaOne preview | 28 Sep 2012
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Lightweight scripts bear down on Java ecosystem
In a recent report on the state of Java, IDC analyst Al Hilwa notes that the Java ecosystem is healthy and on a growing trajectory. SOA Talk Blog | 06 Sep 2012
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New Oracle Java modularity method, or trying to do this Jigsaw puzzle
Recent machinations around Jigsaw will make it new and more modular, its advocates say. But the fact is, it's not ready for prime time just yet. News | 02 Aug 2012
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Alaska freight tracking made easier by open source messaging software
A major freight company in Alaska uses Apache MQ messaging middleware and other open source messaging software to replace homegrown tracking software. News | 13 Jun 2012
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Microsoft, others put OData Web protocol up for OASIS standardization
The OData protocol, associated with JSON and REST efforts, started with Microsoft but may be expanded by the OASIS standards group. News | 06 Jun 2012
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Alsup is Wrong: APIs Must be Given Copyright Protection
Opinion: Google was victorious on all three counts brought against the company by Oracle. But Judge Alsup’s conclusion on the final bone of contention is wrong. News | 01 Jun 2012
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Oracle and Google have at it, as APIs go to court
Almost two years ago, Oracle launched its patent and copyright suit against Google, claiming the search giant illegally grabbed Java intellectual property when it created its Android mobile device software around Java. The case now faces a 12-member ... News | 20 Apr 2012
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JavaServer Faces preps for new version, HTML5, mobile explosion
Despite predictions that Oracle would allow JavaServer Faces to languish, Java experts say JSF is alive and well, and poised to complement HTML5 and JavaScript. News | 13 Mar 2012
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Platform as a Service predictions: What will 2012 bring?
Analysts, developers and vendors make their predictions for the Platform as a Service market; it boomed in 2011 and more is expected in 2012. News | 03 Jan 2012
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In-memory data cache performance dos and don'ts
Go beyond Hadoop-style big data batch processing and into real-time operations with in-memory data caches. Tip
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Best practices for OSGi development in enterprise Java integration
From EclipseCon 2012, OSGi expert Timothy Ward explains how to tame the wilder side of OSGi development for enterprise Java applications. Tip
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Rethinking the conventional wisdom of data architecture
As the business world becomes more Web-connected enterprise architects should stay ahead of the game. Often, this means bucking the deep-set trends of conventional wisdom. Tip
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Enterprise application development means more than just Java: Q&A with Forrester's Mike Gualtieri
Java may not be the best choice for enterprise application development, contends Forrester analyst Mike Gualtieri. In this interview, he maintains Java innovation is not the same as development innovation. Q&A
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Jeff Genender on working with ActiveMQ
Open source evangelist Jeff Genender talks about how to get the most out of ActiveMQ. Q&A
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The busy manager’s view of Android mobile development
Android mobile development is not 'just Java' development. It is quite different. Tip
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Chasing Android: Notes on developing for the mobile platform
There is a good chance the Android operating system for mobile devices can intrude far into the area currently occupied by operating systems such as Windows on the desktop. For one thing, it is service oriented. Moreover, as people spend more time on... Tip
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OSGi framework helps you manage Java components
The OSGi framework specification began as an embedded format. Its use by the Eclipse and Java communities position it as an increasingly popular way to manage software components. Tip
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G1: Changes due in garbage collection for JVMs
The Java community continues to push ahead on the garbage collection front today. The "Garbage-first" G1 garbage collector in Sun's Java HotSpot VM 14.0 is an example. As described by Jeremy Manson, programmer, Google, the new collector splits the ga... Tip
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Java Servlet API 3.0 improves application plugability
Java Servlet API 3.0 includes many new features, including improved application plugability and support for advanced IO concepts. It also retains many of the best features from earlier versions. This detailed review of the API includes a history of ... Tip
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How do I balance throughput requirements and interoperability?
Are there any rules of thumb that would make one decide to do in-process interop versus Web services interop based on throughput requirements? Ask the Expert
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Advanced business application programming/4
David Linthicum explains what advanced business application programming (ABAP)/4 means. Ask the Expert
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Multiple interface inheritance in Java
A SearchWebServices.com member asks "What is the disadvantage of using multiple inheritance in Java. How can we solve the problem using interface?" Read the response or pose a question of your own. Ask the Expert
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The difference between J2SE and J2EE
A SearchWebServices.com member asks one of our experts "What is the difference between J2SE and J2EE?" Read the response or pose a question of your own. Ask the Expert
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What is a servlet context?
A SearchWebServices.com member asks one of our experts "What exactly does the servlet context refer to and how can a servlet context be different on the same server using a single JVM?" Read the response or pose a question of your own. Ask the Expert
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Invoking a remote CORBA method with parameter constraints
A SearchWebServices.com member asks one of our experts, "How do I invoke a remote CORBA method with parameter constraints?" Read the response or pose a question of your own. Ask the Expert
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The definitions and functions of EJB objects, servers and containers
A SearchWebServices.com member asks one of our experts, "What is the difference between an EJB object and bean class? Are the container and EJB server different things or do they stand for the same thing? If different, what are the functions of both?... Ask the Expert
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How can I access an EJB in WebSphere on one machine from a Java program on another?
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Implement ing Web services in a J2EE environment
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What are the advantages of implementing projects in J2EE?
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Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB)
Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) is an architecture for setting up program components, written in the Java programming language, that run in the server parts of a computer network that uses the client/server model. Definition
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JAX-RPC (Java API for XML-Based RPC)
JAX-RPC Definition
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Project Tango
Project Tango is the former name for the Project Metro Web services initiative. Definition
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Project Metro
Project Metro (formerly Project Tango) is an open source initiative for the implementation of Web services technologies involving optimization, reliability, security and atomic transactions... (continued) Definition
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Java
Java is a programming language expressly designed for use in the distributed environment of the Internet. It was designed to have the "look and feel" of the C++ language, but it is simpler to use than C++ and enforces an object-oriented programming ... Definition
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Java virtual machine (JVM)
A Java virtual machine (JVM), an implementation of the Java Virtual Machine Specification, interprets compiled Java binary code (called bytecode) for a computer's processor (or "hardware platform") so that it can perform a Java program's instructions... Definition
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Bean
In its JavaBeans application program interface for writing a component, Sun Microsystems calls a component a "Bean" (thus continuing their coffee analogy). Definition
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Jikes
Jikes is an open source Java compiler from IBM that adheres strictly to the Java specification and promises an "extremely fast" compilation. Definition
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JNDI (Java Naming and Directory Interface)
JNDI (Java Naming and Directory Interface) enables Java platform-based applications to access multiple naming and directory services. Definition
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Java Foundation Classes (JFC)
Using the Java programming language, Java Foundation Classes (JFC) are pre-written code in the form of class libraries (coded routines) that give the programmer a comprehensive set of graphical user interface (GUI) routines to use. Definition
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Adrian Cole discusses open source Platform as a Service
At JBoss World 2011, Adrian Cole, an independent developer and consultant, closely tied to jclouds, talks about open source options for PaaS and other cloud computing options. Video
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Java EE platform changes explained by Ashesh Badani
At JBoss World 2011, Ashesh Badani explains the changes in new JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6, as well as Red Hat's two new cloud offerings. Video
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OSGi modularization: Benefits and challenges
Richard Nicholson, the head of Paremus, discusses the growth of OSGi over recent years and the benefits and challenges of modularizing applications with OSGi. Video
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OSGi modularization and the cloud
Paremus CEO Richard Nicholson talks about making OSGi modularization easier, the connection between OSGi and the cloud, creating synergies between the two technologies, and the benefits of doing so. Video
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How three SOA integration projects are connecting apps, processes
SOA is a potent middleware connector. At Oracle OpenWorld, project leaders shared their experiences with SOA connecting applications and processes. Feature
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In-memory data cache performance dos and don'ts
Go beyond Hadoop-style big data batch processing and into real-time operations with in-memory data caches. Tip
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In-memory data grids look to cover performance bottlenecks
In-memory data grids now have a broader application. Their use is especially prevalent in data-intensive jobs that demand performance. Feature
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JavaOne / Oracle OpenWorld conference coverage 2012
Running from September 30th through October 4th, The combined Oracle OpenWorld / JavaOne 2012 is one of the year's most widely anticpated events. Conference Coverage
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JavaOne 2012 preview: Our favorite speakers tell all
JavaOne speakers Adam Bien, Kai Wähner and Jevgeni Kabanov explain why they love JavaOne and how to get the most out of it. JavaOne preview
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JavaOne conference coverage 2012
guide
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Lightweight scripts bear down on Java ecosystem
In a recent report on the state of Java, IDC analyst Al Hilwa notes that the Java ecosystem is healthy and on a growing trajectory. SOA Talk Blog
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Java University snapshot: Achieve service elasticity with IaaS
Service elasticity prepares enterprise architecture for the cloud. Middleware expert Steve Millidge explains how to prepare SOA services for IaaS. Feature
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How to succeed with PaaS today
SearchSOA.com recently spoke with cloud advisor Geva Perry for a Java University webcast on how to achieve a state-of-the-art PaaS today. Feature
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Success with Java-based Hadoop demands variety of skills
Increased interest in 'big data' analytics is prompting development team managers to consider Hadoop, which calls for new programming skills. Feature
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About Java Web Services
Java is a programming language expressly designed for use in the distributed environment of the Internet. Java was introduced by Sun Microsystems in 1995 and instantly created a new sense of the interactive possibilities of the Web. Find Java Web services basics, news, best practices and how-to resources for architects and developers working on SOA and Web services projects.