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General Java Developer Resources
There are major sources of information dedicated to Java developers. The
sites linked to below all have strong Java developer focuses. This list is not meant
to be all inclusive, however suggestions for additions are welcome. Please let
us know.
Last updated: August 6, 1999
Will Gilbert
Will has developed a set of utilities
which help make Java applications run better on the Macintosh. Some of these include:
Type 2 JDBC Driver for dtF/SQL, OSType FilenameFilter, MRJ JDirect Examples, Using
JNI on the Macintosh, and "C" printf like formatting.
The Giant Java Tree is a public domain project
whose primary aim is to create a giant Java source tree consisting entirely of code
that is licensed under the General Public License. Free Software.
ServletExec, software which implements the Java Servlet API for WebSTAR, AppleShare
IP, WebTen and Quid Pro Quo. Java servlets are web server extensions (like CGI or
W*API plug-ins) that allow you to "write once, run anwhere" on the server
side.
JConfig, a Java class
library which allows you to work in Java with files, processes, file types, video
monitors, and other system-level items in a much more Mac OS- and Windows-friendly
manner.
As an alternative to JConfig for the sole purpose of opening a URL in the user's
default browser, one should consider BrowserLauncher
by Eric Albert. BrowserLauncher is
a Java class designed to allow programmers to open a user's default web browser entirely
through Java, without requiring that any supplemental libraries be present and without
stepping outside of JDK 1.1. BrowserLauncher is free for commercial and non-commercial
use.
Agentsheets Inc.
You can use Agentsheets Ristretto tool to turn interactive simulations, games, infobots,
and domain-oriented visual programming enviroments (written with Agentsheets) directly
into Java applets and JavaBeans.
WebBurst is a Java applet
builder developed for the creative design of dynamic internet content. No programming
is required, just component assembly.
ActionLine is a web authoring
tool for creating dynamic, interactive, multimedia-rich web pages using Java technology.
ActionLine requires no programming or scripting.
Mac OS Look
and Feel for Swing
by Luca Lutterotti
An alternate implementation of a Macintosh look and feel extension for the Swing
architecture (JFC).
This Mac OS L&F differs from the Mac L&F released by the Swing team mainly
for the following (plus other bugs and cosmetics fixed):
- Appearance savvy
- JMenuBar on top of the screen instead of the frame
- A working JFileChooser
MRJ Plugin for Netscape 4.x
This plugin enables current Netscape browsers (version 4.X and later) on Mac OS to
use the MacOS Runtime for Java (MRJ) to run Applets. This is a development only release
and support is limited. Use this plugin at your own risk
Java Downloads for MRJ
by Patrick Beard
Several pieces of interesting sample code.
JSpeechLib
by Andrew Thompson
Add Speech to your Mac Java Applications.
This package, uk.pixel.JSpeechLib provides an easy to use interface to the Macintosh
Speech Manager, more commonly known as MacinTalk. The library is structured to make
integrating speech into your Java programs easy.
Gregory Guerin
Gregory provides some useful open source
examples including a MacBinary Toolkit for Java, and an application to convert
Javadoc'ed HTML into Nested-Directory Form.
Top Ten
Myths about Java I/O
by Elliot Rusty Harolde
A very useful and informative "top ten" covering common misconceptions
about input and output in Java.
Code Signing
for Java Applets
by Daniel Griscom
This document goes over the process of digitally signing a Java applet's
files. It's written with as much detail as possible, but it assumes the reader has
a good understanding of the principles involved.
Direct Links to Publishers
Links to the websites of developers for information their products as
well as information on programming languages.
Listing provided courtesy of MacTech Magazine.
- Programming Tool Vendors A-G,
H-P, Q-Z
Links to the MacTech Magazine tools vendors page.
- Programming Languages
on the Mac
Links to the MacTech Magazine programming languages page, listed alphabetically by
language.
Do you have a cool web site dedicated to Macintosh Java programming?
If so, Apple would like to list it here. Please send us the URL of your web site.
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