Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE, formerly known as
J2SE) offers a complete environment for application development and deployment on desktops and servers. Java SE is also at home in today's demanding
Embedded and
Real-Time environments. Java SE includes classes that support the development of Java Web Services and provides the foundation for Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE).
April 2006 Applet Deployment Guide for Microsoft Internet Explorer
A recent Microsoft Internet Explorer update changes the behavior of active content in their browser. This guide describes how Java Developers can use the Microsoft recommendations to minimize the impact.
March 2006 Project Tango
Sun's Java Web Services Developer Pack will soon interoperate with Microsoft's Windows Communication Foundation. Sun's Harold Carr describes this project in his blog.
March 2006 DevX.com Takes a Look at Java SE 6
A veteran Java developer takes the Java Standard Edition 6 beta for a test drive and declares it has the potential to be revolutionary to the desktop.
February 2006 Java SE 6 Beta Now Available
The much anticipated beta of Java SE 6 (code named Mustang) has been launched. Check out this release, the result of unprecedented levels of collaboration between Sun engineers, registered researchers, and the Java community.
Sun Tech Days
Check out the series of Sun Tech Days this April in Sao Paulo, Brazil; Moscow, Russia; and Johannesburg, South Africa. James Gosling and Jeff Jackson are featured speakers.
2006 JavaOne Conference
May 16-19, 2006, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California
Join us for the JavaOne conference, one of the world's largest gatherings of developers, IT managers, and business professionals who are focused on Java technology.
Community
Ask the Experts: Java Web Start (April 10-14)
Got a question about Java Web Start, the one-click deployment solution for Java applications on the desktop? Post it during this session and get answers from three key members of the Java Deployment team in J2SE: Andy Herrick, Thomas Ng, and Cheng Dan.
Expert Assistance
Have a question about using a Sun developer tool or technology? Get help from a dedicated Sun engineer through the Sun Developer Expert Assistance program.
Contribute to Java SE 6 (Mustang)!
Sun releases weekly snapshots of the complete source, binaries, and javadoc for Java SE 6 (Mustang). You can review or contribute code as it is being developed.
Looking for an Older Release?
Sun provides some older product and technology releases as a courtesy to developers for problem resolution. These releases and products have completed the Sun "end-of-life" (EOL) process and are no longer supported under standard support contracts. However, you can access them via our archives.
Migrate to J2SE 5.0
Our latest spotlight page collects J2SE 5.0 articles, tips, features, white papers and more to make it easier for you to decide. »See all
