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Explore IBM Java 7

A look inside the IBM Java platform for AIX, Linux, z/OS, and IBM i

Date:  08 Aug 2012 |Level: Intermediate |

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1. Introducing IBM Java 7

Start with a quick overview of the features and innovations in IBM SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7. Then learn more about them from the IBM Java 7 technical lead, who also shares his insights into IBM's commitment to Java technology and the OpenJDK project.

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2. Taking a deeper look

Get more granular details on major improvements in IBM Java 7, including the fork/join framework for concurrency, new I/O capabilities, and memory-management enhancements. And explore Metronome, the soft real-time garbage collector from IBM that's included in the SDK for evaluation.

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3. Installing and using the SDK

Download IBM Java 7 and get platform-specific guidance on planning your installation or migration, installing the SDK, developing and running applications, and troubleshooting.

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4. Leveraging Java 7 in IBM WebSphere

Java 7 is now available for use in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) v. 8.5. Find out why enhancements to both the language and WAS make this an effective combination.

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About this knowledge path

The IBM Centre for Java Technology Development provides developer kits for creating and testing Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) applications and applets on Linux, AIX, IBM i, and z/OS systems. IBM SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7 (IBM Java 7), released shortly after the Oracle Java 7 release, offers performance, memory-management, internationalization, and accessibility enhancements to the other improvements in this major Java platform version. This knowledge path takes Java developers on a tour of IBM Java 7, including its role in WebSphere Application Server.

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  1. Introducing IBM Java 7
  2. Taking a deeper look
  3. Installing and using the SDK
  4. Leveraging Java 7 in IBM WebSphere

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