Subject: JW DECEMBER issue features new server-side Java series, two Java-XML columns, and your chance to vote in JW's Readers' Choice Awards

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Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 17:34:34

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HIGHLIGHTS -- December 1, 1999

* COVER STORY JavaWorld and jGuru.com's new server-side Java series 
* Java and XML
* JavaBeans: Quick customization of XML editors
*  How-To Java: Test your Java code with an XML-based framework
* Cast your votes in JavaWorld's READERS' CHOICE AWARDS    
* JAVA TIP 83: How to use filters to access resources in Java archives
* 29 NEWS & NEW PRODUCT BRIEFS keep you up to date on Java developments
* November's JavaWorld Code Masters Challenge ends Dec. 6 -- enter now!

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Dear JavaWorld reader,

JavaWorld's December issue just went live! For the complete TABLE OF CONTENTS, go to:

http://www.javaworld.com/jw-12-1999/jw-12-toc.html?120199txt

COVER STORY: JAVAWORLD AND JGURU.COM DEBUT SERVER-SIDE JAVA SECTION

In partnership with jGuru.com, JavaWorld proudly introduces our new server-side Java series. This month's section features two in-depth technical articles: The first details how to write Enterprise Java Beans that will port smoothly to the EJB 1.1 platform, and the other article shows you, through a Web-based shopping cart example, how to use the Model-View-Controller design pattern with JavaServer Pages.

-- Introduction to the server-side Java series:

  http://www.javaworld.com/jw-12-1999/jw-12-ssj-welcome.html?120199txt

-- "Create forward-compatible beans in EJB, Part 1":

http://www.javaworld.com/jw-12-1999/jw-12-ssj-ejb1.html?120199txt

--  "Understanding JavaServer Pages Model 2 architecture":

http://www.javaworld.com/jw-12-1999/jw-12-ssj-jspmvc.html?120199txt

Also get your questions about these server-side Java articles answered in a free, realtime Web conference hosted by JavaWorld and jGuru on Thursday, December 9th at 6 p.m. PST. Participants will use a standard phone and Web browser to see presentations by the authors and ask questions. Registration is required. Click to:

http://www.jguru.com/jguru/jwevent/jwRegister.jsp

JW'S NUTS & BOLTS SECTION: WORKING WITH JAVA AND XML

Two of our columns this month focus on the Java-XML combination. In his JavaBeans column, Mark Johnson examines the XMLEditor and XMLConvenience bean sets for creating custom XML editors.

http://www.javaworld.com/jw-12-1999/jw-12-beans.html?120199txt

And in How-To Java, Todd Sundsted continues his "Test for fun and profit" series with a close look at how you can use an XML-based test framework for your Java code.

http://www.javaworld.com/jw-12-1999/jw-12-howto.html?120199txt

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS IN JAVAWORLD'S READERS' CHOICE AWARDS

The submission form is up and running -- it's time to cast your votes in the 1999 JavaWorld Readers' Choice Awards. Choose from a list of products in 10 categories, including best compiler, best book, best IDE, and best Java middleware product. Which products deserve recognition? Voice your opinion now!

http://www.javaworld.com/rcawards99/jw-overview.html?120199txt

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ENTER JW'S CODE MASTERS CHALLENGE

November's JavaWorld Code Masters Challenge is coming to a close, but you still have time to enter. Put yourself to the test: Create a visual Game of Life based on triangular cells. Email your submissions by December 6.

http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/codemasters/index.html?1201txt

JAVA TIP 83: HOW TO USE FILTERS TO ACCESS RESOURCES IN JAVA ARCHIVES

Learn to quickly develop your own filters and cache archive resources in your Java apps with a set of extensible classes and interfaces. You can also view all past Java Tips -- you might be inspired to send us your own!

http://www.javaworld.com/javatips/jw-javatip83.html?120199txt

29 NEWS & NEW PRODUCT BRIEFS KEEP YOU UP TO DATE ON JAVA DEVELOPMENTS

In this first batch for the month... eWave Engine app server available for free download; InstallAnywhere Enterprise Edition takes care of configuration; JBee will buzz the Web for you; O'Reilly publishes follow-up to "Java in a Nutshell";  ISJE offers Windows-like installation; technobuff.com collects Java tips; Java proxy delivers Privada's anonymous email, and much more!

http://www.javaworld.com/jw-12-1999/jw-12-newsbriefs.html?120199txt

JW RESOURCES -- YOUR SOURCE FOR JAVA TOOLS, LINKS, BACK ISSUES, AND MORE!

Be sure to spend some time with our valuable JAVA RESOURCES, where you can find our Search tool, Topical Index, Back Issues Index, Java Book Catalog, Developer Tools Guide, ITcareers, and more!

http://www.javaworld.com/index.html#res

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Carolyn Wong
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