See Java at Sun
If Java is the Answer, what is the Question?
Anton Eliëns
Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
Object+, 14 october 1998
www.cs.vu.nl/~eliens/online/talks/objectplus98
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The Answer is JavaBeans
JavaBeans is the platform-neutral, component architecture for the Java application environment.
It's the ideal choice for developing or assembling network-aware solutions for heterogeneous hardware and operating system environments--within the enterprise or across the Internet.
In fact, it's the only component architecture you should consider if you're developing for the Java platform.
Well, eh
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If today's languages are inadequate for today's software engineering challenges, then Java must be inadequate too.
that CORBA is way ahead in standardization efforts,
And language independent!
of Java as C++ for dummies.
Sorry
It Works Everywhere
The idea is simple: Java software works just about everywhere -- from the smallest devices to supercomputers. Java technology components don't care what kind of computer, phone, TV, or operating system they run on. They just work, on any kind of compatible device that supports the Java platform.
The Five contenders Internet Week tested all had one thing in common: They all need improvement.
that Java might be too heavy for lightweight clients
and too light for heavy servers.
... tussen de wal en het schip ...
NOTHING
Java is a better mousetrap
that we desperately need declarative, reliable and verifiable languages.
iow ... logic programming
WeatherLabs
At WeatherLabs, Inc., a mere dozen meteorologists and software developers manage more weather data in less time than a staff of 100, using Java technology.
Prudential Healthcare
In an effort to elevate and improve its administration of health benefits to its customers, Prudential HealthCare looked to the Java Technology platform to develop the first-of-its-kind Web-based administration system.
that you know more about business than I do.
Do you?
Imagine:
Stockbrokers have to deal with an immense amount of information coming from multiple sources. Decision making must be quick. Stock fluctuations, political tensions and market trends must be monitored to detect critical situations and act appropriately.
Think of: the potential of the new virtual world technology (VRML+Java) to present the (overload of) information in a more adequate way, allowing for immediate inspection, more detailed analysis, and interaction with partners and potential sources of information.
thanks to Object Alliance
Java is still a moving platform