Java SE at a Glance

The Java Platform

A complete environment for application development and deployment
» Get Java SE

Java SE at a Glance


Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as today's demanding Embedded and Real-Time environments.


What's New RSS button

September, 2008
A Personal Data Storage Application With Embedded Java DB
Learn how to use the NetBeans IDE to create a simple music collection desktop application that uses Java DB in embedded mode so that it can be packaged within the application.

August, 2008
Exchanging Data with XML and JAXB, Part 1
In this tip, you'll learn how to to use the Java Architecture for XML Binding (JAXB) in Java SE 6 to exchange XML data between systems without having to delve into the specifics of XML processing.

July, 2008
The New Draggable Applet Feature in the Java SE 6 Update 10 Plug-In
Java SE 6 Update 10, currently in beta release, reintroduces the concept of the applet, which unifies the desktop and browser experience

See more What's New items


Participate

 
Participate With SDN Share
Participate With SDN Share
SDN Share is the place to share code and tech tips. Vote and comment on the latest posts from your peers.

 
Recent Posts: RSS button

Support and Training

 
New Features in the Java SE 6 Platform This new web-based course will familiarize you with JDK 6 and JRE 6 enhancements.
 
Get a Year's Worth of Answers Sun Developer Expert Assistance provides online programming and other technical help.
 

Spotlight

 
Download NetBeans IDE 6.5 Beta
Download NetBeans IDE 6.5 Beta
Introducing NetBeans IDE 6.5 Beta! Development Simplified. Rapidly create web, enterprise, desktop, and mobile applications with Java, C/C++ , JavaScript, Ruby, Groovy, and now PHP.
 
Java SE 6 Update 10 Beta - Itanium Platform
Java SE 6 Update 10 for the Itanium platform, beta release, is available in time for the release of the quad-core version of the chip in 2009. Try it now.

JavaFX Preview SDK Available
JavaFX Preview SDK is a preview release of the JavaFX platform, aimed at web scripters and early adopters
 

Updates RSS button

 
Java SE 6 Update 10 Beta - Itanium Platform
Java SE 6 Update 10 for the Itanium platform, beta release, is available in time for the release of the quad-core version of the chip in 2009. Try it now.
 
Java VisualVM
Java VisualVM is a new GUI-based tool for troubleshooting Java applications and is available as part of Java SE 6 Update 7. VisualVM incorporates technologies such as jvmstat, JMX, the NetBeans profiler, and more. Also see the Open Source Project Page.
 

Community

 
JavaFX on java.net Join the open community of developers to learn the JavaFX language for creating compelling and rich UIs that leverage Java 2D and 3D technology, and to participate in the community.
 
New Community: OpenJDK Links New Community: OpenJDK Commercial distribution (Java SE) or open-source implementation (OpenJDK)? Here is some information to help you decide.
 
Customer Stories Read what these customers have to say about Java SE 6, and tell us your story.
 

 

Confused about Java SE, J2SE, and 1.5.0? Read about Java Naming and Versioning.

Download Netbeans