Software Development

“Runnability” testing of Java programs

A unique aspect of Java technology is that programs can run anywhere without recompilation. Here's how to test your programs so that you can find any runnability problems before your customers do

Building a bigger sandbox

Security in JDK 1.2 gives developers more control. Find out how to take advantage of this flexible new model

Java news from Siggraph ’98

Sun and partners choose to make their Java mark at the world's premier graphics conference and exposition

Java goes to the extreme

Programming language lets remote users take control of lethal machinery

3D Graphic Java: Render fractal landscapes

Get a behind-the-scenes look at 3D graphics rendering with this hands-on discussion of fractals, quaternion transformations, shadows, rasterization, and Gouraud shading

Subject-oriented programming through RMI

Create a shared experience with the 'subject' design pattern

Design for thread safety

Design tips on when and how to use synchronization, immutable objects, and thread-safe wrappers

Which Java VM scales best?

A JavaWorld Exclusive! Results of new VolanoMark 2.0 server benchmark show how 12 virtual machines stack up

News and New Product Briefs (7/15/98)

Letters to the Editor

New <STRONG>Media Programming</STRONG> columnist Bill Day does his honorable best to answer all his mail -- praise, suggestions and grumbles alike. Plus: Bill Venners fields a slew of tough <strong>Design Techniques</strong>-r