The Java platforms (J2SE and J2EE) are filled with rich and useful features, making Java an extremely useful resource for more than mere programming. To use Java, a good scripting tool is needed.

Scripting languages have proven their value to Java developers. They let users extend and customize the application's functionality and appearance, which adds value to the program. In addition ...

Groovy, on the other hand, is new. It prompted me to look at Python-like scripting languages that run in a Java environment. In this article, I discuss Jython and Groovy, two scripting languages that ...

New Java Programming Tools Employs Human-centered Design Techniques Date: June 25, 2009 Source: Carnegie Mellon University Summary: Researchers have developed two new tools to help computer ...

Scripting is also becoming integrated into the development environments and component libraries offered to Java developers, as illustrated by the provision of AJAX components in the Version 2 ...

Toplink is a tool that speeds the building of software by connecting Java software code with databases. As part of the deal, about 90 WebGain employees became Oracle employees.

Scripting languages like PHP, Perl, and JavaScript are taking on programming heavyweights like Java and C, and taking many software developers with them. Find out how the toy languages and duct ...

Borland Software has joined an industry group that advocates for better programming tools within the Java industry. Borland announced that it is joining the Java Tools Community on Monday at the ...