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Sun Writers Cover the 2008 JavaOne Conference

Sun writers have begun covering the 2008 JavaOne Conference. Get information on Java University, CommunityOne, the latest technologies, views on technical sessions and Birds-of-a-Feather (BOF) talks, and special interviews with attendees and evangelists.

2008 JavaOne Conference Blogs

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MySQL Conference Keynote & Workbench

MySQL Conference

The MySQL Conference & Expo in Santa Clara, CA starts this week, and I am looking forward to the sessions. Today was tutorial day, but my day officially begins Tuesday morning and will go until Thursday.

I started using the MySQL database about nine years ago when I was creating web sites. Most web service providers used MySQL for their customers, and they still do. MySQL was popular then, and it's even more so now. Along with it's popularity, its list of features and robustness has grown over the years.

I was excited when I heard the announcement of the acquisition by Sun Microsystems. Immediately, I downloaded MySQL onto my system, and begin working with MySQL in the NetBeans IDE. It was an easy integration, and I am having a great time developing web apps that use this database.

This week I am looking forward to the many sessions I'll be attending. It was hard to choose sessions for certain times, as so many of them sound really good. I'll blog about as many of those sessions that I can, and share the juicy details with all of you who are unable to attend, or may be at the conference but in a different session.

Tomorrow morning are the keynotes, and then we are off to the technical goodies:

The Lost Art of the Self Join --- I'm looking forward to a refresher on on joins, and getting some nice concrete technical advice.

Best Practices for Database Administrators -- This sounds like it's going to be nice solid information.

Talk = Ruby + MySql.new(bie): An Introduction to Using MySQL with Ruby -- I'm most familiar with using Ruby with NetBeans, so it'll be interested to get the details and skinny on MySQL and Ruby.

If you'd like to see more information on the conference itself, check out their web site. MySQL Conference & Expo

~ Dana Nourie, Staff Writer, Sun Microsystems

SDN Chat: Meet the Writers of java.sun.com

New to Java Programming Center Redesign

The New to Java Programming Center has recently been redesigned to accommodate more articles and tutorials, community information, and has been organized so the information you need is easy to find.

If you are new to the Java platform, you can use the New to Java Programming Center to get your computer set up with the Java platform, learn the syntax of the Java programming language, and learn how to develop applications for desktops, the web, or mobile devices.

The information listed and linked to the New to Java Programming Center is free. In addition, it lists links to Sun courses and certification training that you can buy.

New Certification Courses

Developers have been asking frequently lately if we have any new certification courses out, and I am happy to say that we do. See below:

Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6-- The Sun Certified Programmer for Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 certification exam is for programmers experienced using the Java programming language. Achieving this certification provides clear evidence that a programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language and can create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using Java SE 6.

Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 Upgrade Exam (CX-310-066)-- The Sun Certified Programmer for Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 certification exam is for programmers experienced using the Java programming language. Achieving this certification provides evidence that a programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language and can create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 Sun strongly recommends that all new candidates interested in becoming a Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) take this new version of the certification exam, rather than a previous version. In this way, candidates can demonstrate that they are knowledgeable in the latest technology. Sun also recommends that those certified on a previous version of SCJP update their credentials by taking the SCJP 6 Upgrade exam.

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Java Technology Fundamentals Second Life Chat

The Java Fundamentals chat within Second Life was a Huge success! We had about 25 attendees, and everyone was enthusiastic with their questions. We had a great discussion. In case you missed it, I've posted it below with minor editing. Additionally, at the end is the information from the Note card that the attendees received. Here in this blog format, we cannot share the free virtual T-shirts that attendees also received.

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You can also attend this same chat in Second Life Dec 5, Wed at 7PM, PST. Please join us to ask any questions you have about where and how you can learn the Java platform through Sun's resources: Sun Developer Playground

Getting Ready for the JavaOne Conference 2006

Hi Everyone,

The java.sun.com staff are gearing up to cover the JavaOne conference this year. We are attending some of the sessions and writing articles and blogs to cover the event. It looks like it's going to be a great year.

We have already we have put together Top 10 articles to point out some sessions we thought would be useful to you, and we have arranged them by theme. Here are a few:

Tools: Top 10 Destinations at the 2006 JavaOne Conference

Top 10 Java SE Destinations at the 2006 JavaOne Conference

Top 10 Destinations for Enterprise Developers at the 2006 JavaOne Conference

We hope to meet you there. If you can't make the conference this year be sure to watch the java.sun.com web site for coverage, as well as blogs.sun.com for blogging coverage.

java.sun.com

2006 JavaOne Conference Web Site

We're having delightful weather here in California, sunny, warm, with just a perfect breeze. But remember San Francisco tends to be windy and cool, sometimes downright foggy and cold, even in summer. So dress in layers. See you soon!

Dana Nourie,
Staff Writer for java.sun.com

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