JDK 5 Documentation (original) (raw)

J2SETM Platform at a Glance

This document covers the JavaTM 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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General Information

Readme, Overview, Changes
README	website
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
Contacting Java Software	docs
Releases and Downloads
JDK Download Page	website
Java Software Home Page	website
Legal Notices
Documentation Redistribution Policy	website
Copyright and License Terms for Documentation	docs

API & Language Documentation

Java 2 Platform API Specification (NO FRAMES)	docs
Note About sun.* Packages	website
The Java Language Specification (DOWNLOAD)	website
The Java Virtual Machine Specification	website

Guide to Features - Java Platform
Design specs, functional specs, user guides, tutorials and demos.
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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
JavaBeansTM 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 (JDBCTM)	docs
Java IDL	docs
Java Naming and Directory InterfaceTM (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
JVMTM Tool Interface (JVM TI) (replaces JVMPI and JVMDI)	docs

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

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 ConnectionSM.	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