http://www.artima.com/weblogs/index.jsp?blogger=barirani Artima Weblogs is a community of bloggers posting on a wide range of topics of interest to software developers. http://www.artima.com/images/artima88x33.gif http://www.artima.com/ http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=230226 I got to JavaOne late this year, but still was able to see some old friends, and do some catching up over dinner. JavaOne has become a social call and a community refresher for me as much as it has been a trade show that offers one the latest trends and news. http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=205231 Despite all the changes in tools and diagnostic technologies in the past few years, Web application performance-tuning still relies on basic trouble-shooting skills and simple common sense. http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=204922 Java has been attracting communities of programmers for the past twelve years. Much of Java's appeal, however, is based on its ability to stay simple while at the same time incorporating more complex features. But the big challenge ahead for Java is how to maintain the success formula in the ever-changing world of the future. http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=204997 Java is set to "reach humankind" by providing key Java features to empower Mobile device technology, especially rich content and networking. http://www.artima.com/weblogs/viewpost.jsp?thread=187331 Every Java project is designed for reusability. Yet when time comes to do a new project in the same domain we always opt for building from scratch. Is software reusability, especially in the J2EE realm, just a myth?