NetBeans 5.5 IDE and NetBeans Enterprise Pack 5.5 FCS Is Here

The NetBeans 5.5 IDE and NetBeans Enterprise Pack 5.5 just shipped. Fabulous for Sun and the open-source community! An article with a creative title—

Got SODA? Energize Service-Oriented Development of Applications With NetBeans IDE and NetBeans Enterprise Pack

—explains the challenges of SOA development and the concrete solution from the NetBeans IDE along with NetBeans Enterprise Pack 5.5. The focus of the pack is on efficient development of Web services, streamlined building of XML schemas, and support of service orchestration with BPEL. Furthermore, you can secure Web services with only a few clicks and keystrokes on the GUI. No detailed knowledge of XML, BPEL, and SAML is required.The article also points you to training classes and support services offered by Sun, from which you can acquire expert advice, advanced tips, and updates.

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