Web Sites
| Keeping on top of resources for something that changes as rapidly as the Java world is a daunting task, to say the least. As a result, any listing of Java resources is going to be obsolete before it's completed. Rather than a comprehensive listing of every site that mentions Java (AltaVista search returns more than hundreds of thousands of hits on the word "java"), this list provides information on a few of the ever-expanding number of Java Web sites as well as data on good places to look for more Web sites. So, these sites are by no means the totality of what's out there ”this is a starting point for you to begin your Java reference bookmark lists. These sites are in no particular order and have no other qualification beyond the fact that Java programmers of all levels should find them useful in some way. Site Name : Sun's Home Page Site URL: http://java.sun.com/ Sun's home page hosts the Java 2 SDK Standard Edition Documentation and is probably the best place to start when looking for Java resources. You can find extensive documentation on the Java API, the SDK, and the Java language itself. You can download the latest versions of the SDK and other Java- related tools. Anyone serious about programming in Java should explore this site fully and return frequently. You can also find timely information that you can't find anywhere else. Site Name: Earthweb's developer.com Site URL: http://www.gamelan.com/ Originally known as Gamelan (pronounced "gamma-lahn"), this is the granddaddy of all Java resource sites offering a huge listing of just about anything available on the Web for Java. From its extensive applet collection to its listing of other outside Java resources, Gamelan is a great place to start browsing to see what other Java programmers are up to. Site Name: Focus on Java Site URL: http://java.about.com/compute/java/ In Focus on Java's Java Guide, John Zukowski offers a vast collection of exceptional information on Java. John hand picks the best Java tidbits, identifies the best books and tools, and provides insight into the disparate directions Java is headed. His resource collection is a library of Java resources categorized by type. Site Name: Java Applet Rating Service (JARS) Site URL: http://www.jars.com/ The main focus of JARS is to provide ratings for Java applets that are available on the World Wide Web. Each applet is reviewed by a panel of independent judges, including some of this book's authors, who base the rating on a set of criteria. If an applet achieves specified totals for its rating, distinction might be recognized by the following JARS awards:
In addition, applets with publicly available source code are further acknowledged , and a link to the source is provided when possible. JARS.com is a great site for checking out other programmers'applets and seeing how yours stacks up against the rest of the world. Site Name: The Java Boutique Site URL: http:// javaboutique .internet.com/ The Java Boutique has many URL listings, along with applets, reviews, forums, how-to articles, and many other interesting features. Site Name: Java Developer's Journal Site URL: http://www.javadevelopersjournal.com/java/ Java Developer's Journal has free Java courses, a free three-month trial subscription to its Java Developer's Journal magazine, free software, and so on. This site includes product reviews, which can help when you want to buy software. Site Name: Java Developers Connection Site URL: http://java.sun.com/jdc This site is a free resource from Sun providing up-to-date material and prerelease software. A must visit for any serious Java developer. Site Name: Java Lobby Site URL: http://www.javalobby.com or http://www.javalobby.org The Java Lobby is a group of Java developers dedicated to insuring the "Write Once Run Anywhere" promise of Java. The group lobbies to make sure that Java is always kept pure. Site Name: Java Resources from Netscape Site URL: http://developer.netscape.com/library/documentation/javalist.html Java Resources from Netscape offers a comprehensive listing of Java technical information for use with its products. At this site, you can find multiple listings and third-party listings covering just about anything you might want to know about Java. Site Name: Java World Site URL: http://www. javaworld .com/ A monthly online magazine, Java World is IDG's magazine for the Java community. Here you find informative links to resources and how-to's. You can search for specific information and check out its "Nuts & Bolt's" section for great information on software usage. Site Name: JavaBeans Site Site URL: The root of all JavaBeans information is this wonderful site that includes information and links to a variety of information on JavaBeans and JavaBeans projects. Site Name: Swing Connection Site URL: http://java.sun.com/products/jfc/swingdoc-current/ This site is the home of the Swing (JFC) project offering timely tips and techniques on using JFC, as well as information about upcoming features. Site Name: Team Java Site URL: http://www.teamjava.com/ Team Java is intended to assist Java consultants by providing information regarding available jobs, news, educational materials, and other useful Java resources. Team Java also has an applet-of-the-day service called Java the Hut. Overall, this site is very useful for people who use, or plan to use, Java in a professional environment. Even weekend Java warriors will find this site useful. Site Name: IBM alphaWorks Site Site URL: http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/ This site is managed by IBM Java people and has a tremendous amount of downloads for the Java platform. These downloads include tools to help design, develop, and deploy Java applications. Spend some time there browsing the available downloads. |
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