Published by Adam Myatt on 14 Aug 2008
The NetBeans team has announced the availability of NetBeans 6.5 Beta.
Some new and improved features include :
Check out the official release page : http://www.netbeans.org/community/releases/65/
Published by Adam Myatt on 25 Jul 2008
| BugId | Category | Subcategory | Description | 6511756 | hotspot | jvmpi | forte_is_valid_method() should call CollectedHeap::is_in_reserved() rather than is_in() |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6671051 | java | classes_lang | (process) Runtime.exec() hangs if signalled during fork/exec |
| 6652375 | java | classes_security | Add replacement GlobalSign Root CA to JDK |
| 6696605 | java |
classes_security |
Add Secom root certificates to the JDK |
| 6656050 | java | classes_security | Add AOL Root CA #2 to JDK |
| 6679340 | java | classes_util_i18n | (tz) Support tzdata2008b |
| 6685178 | java | monitoring |
REGRESSION: NPE in ConnectorBootstrap when Agent.getManagementProperties() returns null. |
| 6643315 | java | sunservicetags | Product Registration Info button in the Windows JDK installer should use default browser |
| 6656520 | java_plugin | misc | Loading cacerts file from running JRE directory (JRE 1.4.2) |
| 6567254 | java_plugin | ns6 | Stack stomp in CSecureJNIEnv |
| 6674757 | java_plugin | plugin | Firefox hang upon first applet launch with Windows OEM builds of Java |
| 6709297 | javawebstart | other | Wonderland does not install via webstart with 6u10 b21 or later |
| jaxp | stax | DTD event is missing entity and notation information |
Published by Adam Myatt on 07 May 2008
NetBeans 5.5 contained a useful tool called the ‘Javadoc Auto Comment’ feature. With the heavy rewrite of the NetBeans internals in version 6.0, the auto comment tool as we knew it was stripped out. This was down with some howling and protests, but at least there was a good reason (and not simply for the heck of it).
Quoted from NetBeans Wiki:
‘We have intended to replace the AC tool for a long time due to its archaic UI and a weak linkage to the editor, where users usually want to edit source code. Changes in the Java model in NetBeans 6.0 forced us to drop the tool immediately and start to implement particular features that will replace the tool as resources permit. So NetBeans 6.0 contains basic editor hints to create or fix javadoc, and the long-awaited ability to generate javadoc skeleton on /** + <Enter> in the open editor as the first step. Of course, the Javadoc Search and the Show Javadoc were adapted to the new model as well.’
NetBeans 6 did contain Javadoc hints and warning so on a class by class basis you could see what was missing or incomplete. NetBeans 6.1 introduced Javadoc code completion. So far so good, but it wasn’t quite as useful as the old Auto Comment tool.
I recently checked the NetBeans 6.1 update center and discovered a plugin listed called Javadoc Analyzer. I had been following several related bug posts at the NetBeans site and knew they had been working on it, but had not had time to try it out.
Download it from the update center and you’re ready to use it with no configuration.
Published by Adam Myatt on 07 May 2008
The JavaOne Pavilion (basically a trade show and vendor demo space) is always an interesting experience. It’s a mix of IT geeks running around seeking out swag, vendors hawking the next great widget or framework, and interesting “attractions” littered throughout the space.
The obvious things you notice heading up the main aisle are the big sponsor vendors such as Intel, Oracle, etc.
Ever present and ready to discuss a technology…
Then there are always cool technologies on display that utilize Java in some way such as the Perrone Robotics autonomous vehicle.
Seen here are some of the electronics it runs in the trunk :
And of course, always something weird. This live action machine shot marbles through a series of pipes to test and try out real time Java technology.
And finally, and perhaps most bizarre, Intel’s oxygen bar. They touted the slogan as something similar to ‘ since oxygen is essential to life, so is Intel’ [reletive to computing life]. The picture below shows bubbling bottles of 90% oxygen with aromatherapy flavors mixed in. You were given a personal nose tube, slightly uncomfortable, but not too bad given the unique experience. If you haven’t tried it you should definitely try to stop by before the end of ther week.
After a few hours of walking the floor, gathering brochures, and scoping out specific vendors, I enjoyed I few beers and some food as part of the Pavilion Welcome Reception. I’m still amazed at how long the lines get at these things, but hey, it’s free beer at an IT conference!
Published by Adam Myatt on 07 May 2008
The first day of the JavaOne 2008 conference, Tuesday, May 6, I was lucky enough to be able to have a book signing for my book, Pro NetBeans IDE 6 Rich Client Platform Edition.
I would like to thank all the folks that stopped by to get their copy signed, to briefly chat about NetBeans, or for some strange reason to ask for directions to something (specifically Esplanade rooms, the bathroom, some vendor’s table, you name it..). I guess there’s something about a guy sitting behind a desk/podium that screams “Information Booth”.
Anyways, I had a good time and enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped by. I would like to thank the guys at Apress and DigitalGuru for arranging to have me there.
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