Headless Java SE

Headless mode is a system configuration in which the display device, keyboard, or mouse is lacking. Sounds unexpected, but actually you can perform different operations in this mode, even with graphic data. Read more in this article on the java.sun.com web site.

Advanced Message Queue Protocol Released

The Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP) specification 0.8 was announced on June 20 by the newly formed AMQP working group which consists of JP Morgan Chase, RedHat, Twist, Iona, and others. AMQP is an open, binary-level, messaging protocol that strives to foster standards and interoperability across messaging systems, hence leveling the playing field. The working group states that the Java Message Queue (JMS) specification is a partial solution, but does not specify wire-level interoperability, and is limited to Java. AMQP’s goal is to support guaranteed, reliable, messaging across any protocol, platform, and language. Read more and download the latest specification at http://twiststandards.org/tiki-index.php?page=AMQ

CoView Eclipse Plugin for Unit Tests

CoView Professional is an Eclipse plugin that provides advanced unit tests and coverage data for complex Java applications. It creates JUnit tests that exercise method logic and data flow and measures path and branch coverage. Developers and managers can use CoView to create JUnit tests and adopt a standardized, objective unit testing program for web services, client-server and database development efforts.

Mototola Joins Mobile Linux

A partnership disclosed last week by some of the leading cellular carriers and equipment makers intends to drive competition and innovation for new wireless devices and applications with a mobile Linux operating system planned for release next year. Motorola, one of the partners, has also joined Eclipse, and is working to provide what is called the Eclipse Tools for mobile Linux (ETmL).

Java EE 5 and Hibernate

One of the main features of the new Java Persistence API that was introduced with the Java EE 5 platform is that you can plug in any persistence provider that you want. Although the Sun Application Server v9 (which ships with Java EE 5) comes with Oracle’s TopLink tool for persistence, you can replace it with others, such as Hibernate. Read this article to see how, and to explore a sample project that will walk you through it.

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