If you’re new to Web Application development with Java, java.sun.com have a quick overview of Java Web Technologies that are the key basics, in particular the Servlet API. What this app does not cover but would be the next step would be to investigate the various Web Application Frameworks that are also out there, since it would be rare to use just the Servlet API by itself.
Apple to announce iPod phone?
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas is going on the same time as Apple’s MacWorld this year, so expect to see lots of interesting electronics announcements this week.
Apple were rumored to be announcing their iPod enabled cell phone last year but it never came, so is this year the year?
Book review of ‘EJB3 Application Development from Novice to Professional’ – indicthreads.com
indicthreads.com have a review of yet another EJB3 book: ‘Beginning EJB 3 Application Development From Novice to Professional’. Their review seems to indicate that this book is a good read if you want to get started quickly and already have some EJB background, otherwise look for other books like Apress ‘Pro EJB3’ if you’re looking for more detailed information.
Groovy 1.0 released!
1.0 of the Groovy scripting language for the Java platform has been released! Groovy has been in development for a long time and has finally made it to 1.0 status. For info check here.
Groovy is a dynamic language that runs on the Java VM and integrates well with Java (and any Java API available). If you have a need to knock up a script quickly then check out Groovy, since if you haven’t seen it already you may be surprised how easy it is to get started if you already have Java experience, since it blends the two worlds of dynamic scripting with Java very well.