Java EE 5 Adoption

Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 (Java EE 5) is focused on making development easier, yet keeping the richness and power of Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE). Want to find out more about Java EE 5? Here's a place to start. Also see the Java EE home page for general information about the Java EE platform, as well as access to the most current platform-related resources.

The name of the Java platform for the enterprise has been simplified. The "2" is dropped from the name, as well as the "dot number". So the next version of the Java platform for the enterprise is Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 (Java EE 5).

What's New?

What's New in JAXB 2.0
Read this Enterprise Java Technologies Tech Tip and learn about the important improvements made to Java Architecture for XML Binding in release 2.0.

Java Web Services Pack 2.0 Now Available
Java Web Services Developer Pack, (Java WSDP) Version 2.0 includes the " integrated stack" of Java EE 5 technologies such as JAX-WS 2.0, JAXB 2.0, and SAAJ 1.3. It also include Fast Infoset and Web Services Addressing.

Realizing Strategies for Document-Based Web Services With JAX-WS 2.0
Part 3 of the series explores new features of JAX-WS 2.0 and shows how to implement some strategies to build document-driven web services on Java EE 5.

Where to Start

The Basics Learn about Java EE 5. Find out what makes it a compelling platform for enterprise Java development.

Specifications and Technologies Access the Java EE 5 umbrella specification and its technology specifications. Learn about the technologies that comprise Java EE 5.

Learn More, Do More

Blueprints Get guidance on designing Java EE 5 applications.

Downloads Get builds of Java EE 5-related implementations and technologies.

White Papers, Tutorials, Articles, and Tips Get "how-to" information about Java EE 5 technologies and tools.

Other Resources

Code Samples Download packages (including source code) that use Java EE 5 technologies to perform various tasks.

JavaOne 2005 Technical Sessions View multimedia or PDF versions of JavaOne 2005 technical sessions related to Java EE 5.

GlassFish Community The GlassFish community is building a free, open source application server that implements the newest features in the Java EE 5 platform.

Blogs Get personal insights into Java EE 5.

Forums Post questions and get answers about Java EE 5 technologies.

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