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A Quick Look at the String Class

Monday April 30, 2012

I've had a couple of String related questions recently so I thought I'd highlight a couple of articles. The String Literal looks at how String values can be created, The String Class is an overview of working with Strings and Manipulating Strings look at some common String processing using String class methods.

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The JVM Language Summit 2012

Sunday April 15, 2012

The date for the annual JVM Language Summit has been set for July 30th-August 1st, 2012 at Oracle's Santa Clara campus. It's a chance for VM implementers to get together and talk about "language design and implementation on the JVM, and the present and future capabilities of the JVM itself". The agenda will be updated when the speakers have been finalized.

If you want to find out more, the official website gives details about the conference. Like last year, the sessions are expected to be recorded. Most of the sessions from the JVM Language Summit 2011 can be found online.

Java for OS X Lion 2012-003 Released

Sunday April 15, 2012

Hot on the heels of Java for OS X Lion 2012-002 there is a new Java update - Java for OS X 2012-003 (along with Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 8). The Java for OS X Lion 2012-002 patched several security flaws including the Flashback virus. If you haven't heard, the Flashback malware is a trojan virus that aims to steal usernames and passwords for online services.

Java for OS X 2012-003 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 update 8 remove the virus from infected computers. After installing, if your computer was infected with Flashback a dialog will appear informing you that it has been dealt with. If your computer was not infected then there is no notification.

Java for OS X 2012-003 also adds a deactivation timer for the Java browser plugin and Java Web Start. If they are unused for 35 days they are deactivated. Users can reactivate the Java browser plugin and Java Web Start from the Java Preferences application in the Utilities folder.

The update will come through the software updater or can be downloaded from the Apple downloads page.

The CERT Oracle Secure Coding Standard For Java Book Review

Friday April 13, 2012

CERT Orcale Secure Coding Standard For JavaThe CERT program is run by Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute and aims to ensure that best practices are in place for systems to be able to resist attacks. The CERT Oracle Secure Coding Standard For Java book collates the coding rules for building secure and robust Java applications.

The coding rules, complete with example code, are presented in a useful reference book. Read the full CERT Oracle Secure Coding Standard For Java book review for more details.

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