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The two principal products in the Java SE platform are: Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE).
The JDK is a superset of the JRE, and contains everything that is in the JRE, plus tools such as the compilers and debuggers necessary for developing applets and applications. The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) provides the libraries, the Java Virtual Machine, and other components to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language.
The following conceptual diagram illustrates all the component technologies in Java SE platform and how they fit together.
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What's New in Java SE Documentation
Java SE documentation is regularly updated to provide developers with in-depth information about new features in the Java platform. Some recent updates include:
| Customizing the RIA Loading Experience Customize the rich Internet application loading experience by providing a splash screen or a customized loading progress indicator to engage the end user when the RIA is loading and to communicate measurable progress information. See the following topics for more information:
| Mixing Signed and Unsigned Code Signed Java Web Start applications and applets that contain signed and unsigned components could potentially be unsafe unless the mixed code was intended by the application vendor. As of the 6 update 19 release, when mixed code is detected in a program, a warning dialog is raised. Mixing Signed and Unsigned Code explains this warning dialog and options that the user, system administrator, developer, and deployer have to manage it. See Oracle Java SE and Java for Business Critical Patch Update Advisory - March 2010 for details. |
| Java Rich Internet Applications Development and Deployment Rich Internet Applications can be developed and deployed as applets or Java Web Start applications. The next generation Java Plug-in introduced in Java SE 6 update 10 provides powerful capabilities to applets. |
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Technical Articles
View these and other technical articles to stay current with features and improvements in the Java platform.
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- Java Applets, ASP.net - Can You Play Together?
This article describes how to develop and deploy Java Rich Internet Applications that work seamlessly with ASP.net technology. - Mixing Heavyweight and Lightweight Components
This article describes how heavyweight and lightweight components can play well together, used in the same container, in your Swing application. - Monetize Your Desktop Applications
View this screencast to learn how to convert a desktop application into a Java Web Start application.
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It provides the libraries, the Java Virtual Machine, and other components to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language. In addition, two key deployment technologies are part of the JRE: Java Plug-in, which Enables Applets to Run in Popular Browsers; and Web Start, which deploys standalone applications over a network. Many cross platform applications also require Java to operate properly.
Itis a programming language and computing platform first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. There are lots of applications and websites that will not work unless you have Java installed, and more are created every day. The program is fast, secure, and reliable. From laptops to datacenters, game consoles to scientific supercomputers, cell phones to the Internet, Java is everywhere! Itis at the heart of the digital lifestyle. It's the platform for launching careers, exploring human-to-digital interfaces, architecting the world's best applications, and unlocking innovation everywhere—from garages to global organizations.
Why should I upgrade to the latest version?
The latest version contains important enhancements to improve performance, stability and security of the applications that run on your machine. Installing this free update will ensure that your applications continue to run safely and efficiently.
What will I get when I download software?
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is what you get when you download software. The JRE consists of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Java platform core classes, and supporting Java platform libraries. The JRE is the runtime portion of the software, which is all you need to run it in your Web browser.
What is Java Plug-in software?
The program is a component of the (JRE). The JRE allows applets written in the programming language to run inside various web browsers. The Plug-in software is not a standalone program and cannot be installed separately.
I have heard the terms Virtual Machine and JVM. Is this software?
The Virtual Machine is only one aspect of software that is involved in web interaction. The Virtual Machine is built right into your software download and helps run Java apps.
Note: When your installation completes, you may need to restart your browser (close all browser windows and re-open) to enable the installation.
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