A full day seminar presented by Sang Shin, Sun Microsystems. This workshop is being hosted by Dr. Marc Haines, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at the School of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Overview

The latest version of Java, J2SE version 5 (code name "Tiger"), is the biggest change to Java language since its launch over 10 years ago. From a deployment perspective the versions many useful new features will simplify monitoring, managing, and performance tuning of the Java virtual machine. With ease of development as the focus of this release, developers will need to be aware of its new features. The in-depth technical content of this workshop will acquaint developers with the use of these new features, including generics, metadata, and the new concurrency utilities. The first part of this workshop will describe the new features of J2SE 5.0. The second, 3-hour session, will consist of a hands-on lab. About the Hands-on Lab Attendees are welcome--and encouraged-- to bring their own laptop. The computing lab facilities of UWMs School of Business will also be available to those who cannot bring their own laptop. The hands-on labs are downloadable from the following websites. Limited quantity of CD’s will also be available for on-site installation. Downloadable labs: The Tiger Roars! Learn the New Functionality of J2SE 5.0 http://www.javapassion.com/planning/handsonbyol/tiger.html Learn J2SE 5.0 Generics Using NetBeans IDE http://www.javapassion.com/planning/handsonbyol/tigergenerics.html Monitor Your Application Through the “jconsole” Utility of J2SE 5.0 http://www.javapassion.com/planning/handsonbyol/jconsole.html Instrument Your Application Through JMX http://www.javapassion.com/planning/handsonbyol/jmxinstrumentation.htmls

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About the speaker

Sang Shin is a Java Technology System Architect at Sun Microsystems, Inc. He has developed and delivered numerous talks on J2EE, EJB, JMS, J2ME, web application frameworks, and web services technologies to worldwide developer audiences. Mr. Shin has taught Java courses such as XML, Web Services Programming, Distributed Programming Using Jini Technology at Brandeis University. He currently teaches a free J2EE Programming with Passion! on-line course (javapassion.com) to several thousand Java developers worldwide.

Who should Attend?

This workshop is primarily intended for programmers with a Java programming background who would like to benefit from new key features of the J2SE 5.0 platform.

Coordinator

This technology workshop is being coordinated by Dr. Marc Haines, Assistant Professor in the MIS area at the School of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.