JDK^TM 5.0 Documentation

J2SE^TM Platform at a Glance

This document covers the Java^TM 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Development Kit (JDK 5.0). Its product version number is 5.0 and developer version number is 1.5.0, as described in Version 5.0 or 1.5.0? For information on a feature of the JDK, click on its component in the diagram below.

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Readme, Overview, Changes

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New Features and Enhancements docs

Release Notes website

Version 5.0 or 1.5.0? docs

Installation Instructions

Installation Notes
System Configurations website

Compatibility

Version Compatibility with Previous Releases website

Bugs

Fixed and Known Bugs website

Submitting a Bug Report website

Contacts

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Releases and Downloads

JDK Download Page website

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Documentation Redistribution Policy website

Copyright and License Terms for Documentation docs

API & Language Documentation

Java 2 Platform API Specification (NO FRAMES)
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Note About sun.* Packages website

The Java Language Specification (DOWNLOAD)
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The Java Virtual Machine Specification website

Guide to Features - Java Platform
Design specs, functional specs, user guides, tutorials and demos.
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J2SE Overview
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New Features and Enhancements
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Java Language

Java Programming Language docs

Virtual Machine

Virtual Machine docs

Base Libraries

java.lang, java.util Packages

Language and Utility Packages docs

Monitoring and Management docs

Package Version Identification docs

Reference Objects docs

Reflection docs

Collections Framework docs

Concurrency Utilities docs

Java Archive (JAR) Files docs

Zip Files docs

Logging docs

Regular Expressions docs

Preferences docs

Other packages

Math docs

New I/O docs

I/O docs

Object Serialization docs

Networking docs

Security docs

Internationalization docs

JavaBeans^TM Component API docs

Java Management Extensions (JMX) docs

XML (JAXP) docs

Java Native Interface (JNI) docs

Extension Mechanism docs

Endorsed Standards Override Mechanism
docs

Integration Libraries

Java Database Connectivity (JDBC^TM) docs

Java IDL docs

Java Naming and Directory Interface^TM (JNDI) docs

Remote Method Invocation (RMI) docs

RMI-IIOP docs

User Interface Libraries

2D Graphics and Imaging docs

Accessibility docs

Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) docs

Drag-and-Drop Data Transfer docs

Image I/O docs

Input Method Framework docs

Print Service docs

Sound docs

Project Swing Components docs

Deployment

General Deployment docs

Java Plug-in docs

Java Web Start docs

Tool Specifications

Annotation Processing Tool docs

Javadoc Tool docs

Java Platform Debugger Architecture (JPDA) docs

Java Debug Interface (JDI) docs

Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) docs

JVM^TM Tool Interface (JVM TI) (replaces JVMPI and JVMDI) docs

JDK Tools and Utilities
Reference documentation for the JDK tools and utilities.

JDK Tool and Utility Documentation
Including Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Information docs

J2SE 5.0 Trouble-Shooting and Diagnostic Guide
Tools, options, and other items for use in analyzing problems web

Demos, Samples, Tutorials, Training, and Reference
Sample code for applets and applications, training, courses, and tutorials for the JDK.

Demonstration Applets and Applications
Included in JDK and on java.sun.com docs

Java Web Start Samples
Included in JDK docs

Java Examples
Java Developers Almanac website

The Java Tutorial
An example-filled guide to the Java programming language and core APIs. website

Effective Java
Best selling guide about best programming practices. website

Training for the Java programming language
Directory of various training resources. website

On-Line Courses for the Java Programming Language
Courses from the Java Developer Connection^SM. website

The Java Class Libraries
Code examples for the Java 2 Platform API:
1.2 Supplement
1.1 Packages: java.lang, java.net, java.text, java.util, java.math
1.1 Packages: java.applet, java.awt, java.beans website

The Java FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Java and the JDK. website

Code Conventions for the Java Programming Language
Standards and styles for coding Java programs. website

Java Documentation in HTMLHelp and WinHelp Formats
For Windows users. website

• JDK and JRE: Two Sun products that implement the J2SE platform
• J2SE API Specification
• Java Language
• Development Tools and APIs
• Deployment Technologies
• User Interface Toolkits
• Integration APIs
• Other Base Libraries
• Lang and Util Base Libraries
• Java virtual machine
• Operating System platforms
• java - runs java applications
• javac - compiles source code into bytecode
• javadoc - documentation generator
• apt - Annotation Processing Tool
• jar - Java archive tool
• javap - Class file disassembler
• JPDA - Java Platform Debugger Architecture
• Other JDK tools and utilities
• Security tools
• Internationalization tools
• RMI tools
• IDL tools
• Deployment tools
• Monitoring and mangement tools
• Troubleshooting debugging tools
• JVM Tool Interface
• Deployment - Application deployment technology
• Java Web Start - Application deployment technology
• Java Plug-in - Enables applets to be run in web browsers
• GUI components
• GUI components with pluggable look and feel
• For advanced graphics and imaging
• APIs for making applications accessible to disabled persons
• Drag and drop data transfer
• Input Methods - Enables text entry by other than keyboard, for Chinese, Japanese, etc
• Image I/O Methods - Enables text entry by other than keyboard, for Chinese, Japanese, etc
• Print Service - Enables printing
• Captures, processes, and plays back audio and MIDI data
• IDL - Provides and Object Request Broker (ORB) and CORBA/IIOP support
• JDBC - Provides universal database access
• JNDI - Provides naming and directory functionality
• RMI - Enables communication between remote objects for distributed applications
• RMI over IIOP - Enables programming of CORBA servers via RMI
• Beans - Enables creation of reusable, platform-independent components
• Internationalization - Enables internationalization of applications
• I/O
• New I/O - Support for I/O, buffer management and more
• Java Management Extensions
• JNI - Java Native Interface
• Math
• Networking - Support for sockets, URLs, authentication and more
• Standards override mechanism
• Security - Signing, cryptography, etc.
• Object serialization
• Extension mechanism for optional packages
• XML JAXP - Supports XML-formatted data
• Lang and util packages
• Collections for manipulating groups of objects
• Concurrency
• JAR - Java archive technology
• Logging
• Monitoring and management
• Preferences - enables storage and retrieval of preference data
• Reference objects
• Reflection
• Regular expressions
• Package versioning
• Zip archive
• Java HotSpot client and server technology