Java SE at a Glance

The Java Platform

A complete environment for application development and deployment
» Get Java SE

Java SE at a Glance


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.


New Articles RSS button

Chuk-Munn Lee of Sun Microsystems Troubleshoots Java SE 6 Deployment October, 2008
Chuk-Munn Lee of Sun Microsystems Troubleshoots Java SE 6 Deployment
Lee of Sun Microsystems Troubleshoots Java SE 6 Deployment
Java Technology Evangelist Chuk-Munn Lee suggests the best troubleshooting practices when locating Java SE 6 issues during deployment.

September, 2008
JSR 310: A New Java Date/Time API
This article illustrat es some features of JSR 310, a new Java date/time API that is proposed for Java SE 7.

September, 2008
A Personal Data Storage Application With Embedded Java DB
Learn how to use the NetBeans IDE to create a simple music collection desktop application that uses Java DB in embedded mode so that it can be packaged within the application.

See more New Article items


Participate

 
Participate With SDN Share
Participate With SDN Share
SDN Share is the place to share code and tech tips. Vote and comment on the latest posts from your peers.

 
Recent Posts: RSS button

Support and Training

 
New Features in the Java SE 6 Platform This new web-based course will familiarize you with JDK 6 and JRE 6 enhancements.
 
Get a Year's Worth of Answers Sun Developer Expert Assistance provides online programming and other technical help.
 

Spotlight

 
Java SE 6 update 12 EA
Java SE 6 update 12 EA
This release supports Windows 2008 and provides 64-bit Java Plug-In for 64-bit browsers. Download the early access version and try it yourself!
 
RIA Made Easy for Java Developers
JavaFX lets developers create expressive rich Internet applications quickly across multiple screens, including mobile phones, desktops, televisions, and other consumer devices.
 

Updates RSS button

 
Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 10 (6u10)
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 6 Update 7 - Itanium Platform
The release of JDK6u7 (and the JRE) for Itanium® Linux Platforms and Itanium Windows® Platforms is now available and ready for immediate download and installation for supported platforms. Please read the release notes for additional details.
 

Community

 
JavaFX on java.net Join the open community of developers to learn the JavaFX language for creating compelling and rich UIs that leverage Java 2D and 3D technology, and to participate in the community.
 
New Community: OpenJDK Links New Community: OpenJDK Commercial distribution (Java SE) or open-source implementation (OpenJDK)? Here is some information to help you decide.
 
Customer Stories Read what these customers have to say about Java SE 6, and tell us your story.
 

 

Confused about Java SE, J2SE, and 1.5.0? Read about Java Naming and Versioning.

Download Netbeans