The Java(TM) Community Process

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The Java^TM Community Process

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Welcome!

The Java^TM Community Process (JCP) represents the formalization of the open process that Sun Microsystems, Inc. has been using since 1995 to develop and revise Java technology specifications in cooperation with the international Java community.

The JCP extends and ehances the open process in several important ways. See the Background page for details.

If you're new to the JCP, check-out the Getting Started page.

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Details of the Formal Process

Getting Started

Mailing Lists

New Specification Proposals (JSR Page)

Open CAlls For Experts (CAFE Page)

Specification Leads

Participant Review of Draft Specifications

Public Review of Draft Specifications

First Public Release of New Specifications

Final Release of New Specifications

Maintenance of Existing Specifications

See Also
Community Source License Page
Java Technology Standardization

[ This page was updated: 28-Sep-99 ]

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