Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) software is the premier
platform for rapidly developing and deploying secure, portable
applications that run on server and desktop systems spanning most
operating systems. J2SE 6.0 is a significant release including many new
features and updates while preserving compatibility and stability. The
development of J2SE 6.0 was led by Sun and progressed following the
Java Community Process (JCP) to include input from a variety of
constituents.
Java allows you to play online games, chat with people around
the world, calculate your mortgage interest, and view images in 3D.
These applications, written in the Java programming language and access
from your browse, are called "applets". Corporations also use Java
applets for intranet applications and other e-business solutions.
Key features:
• Write software on one platform and run it on practically any other platform
• Create programs to run within a web browser and web services
• Develop server-side applications for online forums, stores, polls, HTML forms processing, and more
• Combine Java technology-based applications or services to create highly customized applications or services
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Write powerful and efficient applications for mobile phones, remote
processors, low-cost consumer products, and practically any device with
a digital heartbeat
Java SE 6 is the current major release of
the Java SE platform, with full support from NetBeans IDE 5.5. Sun
endeavors to foster the highest level of transparency and collaboration
on the platform with the Java community through Project JDK 6,
resulting in the following key features. Sun's Java Multi-Platform
Support, Training, and Certification can provide you the peace of mind
to develop and deploy Java solutions with confidence.
