Articles by Onno Kluyt

Estival JSRs

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT

It's been busy at the JCP for Spec Leads, Expert Groups, and Executive Committees over the summer. Quite a number of new proposals were submitted and were approved to be developed as JSRs; even more moved to new development stages, drawing closer to the finish line. And, I might add, that all happened at a balanced pace, meeting both the initial JSR development commitment and satisfying the rigors of developing complete RIs and TCKs in most the cases. Here are some of them.

Java Community Process - Annual Awards Winners

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:30:00 EDT

In the May column I introduced the candidates nominated by the community for the top 2007 JCP Awards- the JCP Program 5th Annual Awards. For those of you who missed the grand finale at the Community Event organized by the JCP at JavaOne, here's the line-up of winners.

The JCP and the OpenJDK Community

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:00:00 EDT

At the JavaOne conference earlier in May, Sun launched the OpenJDK project (http://openjdk.java.net). The OpenJDK project is Sun's Java SE implementation under the GPL license. While portions of the project, such as the compiler and Hotspot, were released at an earlier time, at the JavaOne conference all the class libraries and other source code that together making up JDK7 were launched. At the same time, Sun also announced an interim Governance Board for OpenJDK.

Java Community Process - Getting Ready to Choose the Year's Best

Tue, 29 May 2007 17:00:00 EDT

Every year the process of choosing the community's best starts with nominations in five categories: Member of the Year, Most Outstanding Spec Lead for Java Standard Edition/Enterprise Edition, Most Outstanding Spec Lead for Java Micro Edition, Most Innovative JSR for Java Standard Edition/Enterprise Edition, and Most Innovative JSR for Java Micro Edition. This year the JCP adds a new one: JCP Participant of the Year. At the time of writing the JCP Executive Committees (EC) representatives selected three to four nominees in each category and have another 10 days to vote for the winners. It's become a tradition to announce them at the community event the JCP organizes at JavaOne, which this year will host the fifth edition of the JCP Annual Awards.

JSR Bookmarks Presented by the Spec Leads

Wed, 09 May 2007 21:15:00 EDT

Interested in getting the latest on Java technology standards at the 2007 JavaOne Conference? A great opportunity is awaiting you because the show has a lot to offer this year too. There are over 60 events - technical sessions (TS), Birds-of-a-Feather meetings (BOF), and Hands On Labs - based on Java specifications developed or in development through the JCP. Here are a few of them presented by none other than the Spec Leads.

Behavioral & Philosophical Aspects of Communities

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Whether it's a prescriptive environment like the JCP or a less prescriptive one like OpenJDK and other open source software forums, communities have a lot in common.

JCP.org Web Site Gets a New Life

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST

It's well known in Java community neighborhoods that the jcp.org site has been the communication lifeline for the JCP program since its inception. It's been the virtual meeting place for members, the primary source of information and updates about Java standards, and the spot where key interactions for the development of JSRs have occurred.

Ringing in the New Year

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:00:00 EST

The year 2006 was a great year for community technology development across the board. At the JCP, Spec Leads, Expert Groups members, observers and Executive Committee members worked together to take Java standards to the next level of development. Women Spec Leads had an outstanding contribution; in 2006 several of them won the distinction of Star Spec Leads for their leadership in driving Java specifications from concept, submission, standard development, to Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) and Reference Implementation (RI) delivery. Ekaterina Chtcherbina was one of them. Always passionate about Java and the community, she felt strongly that 'Java technology for me is not just a programming language. Rather it is a new style of technology innovation. Java technology is not created somewhere and given as a final technology to everyone. Instead, the evolution of Java technology relies highly on the community input.'

The 2006 JCP EC Elections Are Over

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:15:00 EST

Congratulations go this year to IBM; Oracle, HP; Fujitsu; Doug Lea, professor of computer science; Motorola; Vodafone; Siemens; BenQ; Ericsson AB; and Jean-Marie Dautelle, individual developer and initiator of several open source projects. The first four are now re-elected on the SE/EE EC for another three-year term as a result of the Ratification Ballot and the fifth as a result of the Open Nominations/Election Ballot.

JSR 306 Gets Noticed, Draws Valuable Feedback

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:00:00 EST

Our new effort to improve and change the Java Community Process through JSR 306 is still young; however, developers and all those interested have already started to provide valuable feedback and share their opinions generously. One such place where opinions were expressed early was the poll on JCP change that the java.net site put up (http://today.java.net/pub/pq/123). 'Improving involvement of individuals' was the top pick, closely followed by 'Optimizing duration of JSRs.'

JCP: Shaping the Next Chapter

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:00:00 EST

The JCP evolves in much the same way as software: we gain experience with the current implementation, gather ideas from many sources, give an initial ordering to the many ideas, write a draft, get initial feedback, write another draft, get more feedback and so on, towards a reasonable consensus of what the next version of the product or process shall become.

JCP Bookmarks

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:00:00 EDT

We'll be coming to the rescue and offering the training program virtually, yes, from the JCP.org site itself starting this September

The JCP Program: Beyond the 300 Mark

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:00:00 EDT

JavaOne has a catalyzing effect on Java developers: their enthusiasm and energies spike around the show; they ready their latest and greatest Java technology-based projects and solutions for the annual encounter with software programmers from around the world. Take for instance the JSR Spec Leads - they too intensify their efforts around the show to submit new JSRs to the program, advance work under development to the next stages, or finalize standards. JavaOne is a favorite event with JSR Spec Leads who don't miss on the opportunity to leverage the Conference as an ideal forum for sharing their accomplishments and forays into new Java standards projects with their fellow developers. The show's 2006 edition was no exception. Here are the JSRs that brought the JCP Program closer and closer to the 300 mark and crossed it in less than a month.

The 4th JCP Program Annual Awards Runners-Up

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 23:00:00 EDT

Last month I introduced to you the winners of the 4th JCP Program Annual Awards. But the story is only half told. To get the full picture and understand how tight the competition was, I'm inviting you to meet the runners-up for the JCP Program awards - those who came very close to winning the top honors this year. They are among the top performers to watch in the months and year ahead.

Meet the Winners of the 4th JCP Program Annual Awards

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:30:00 EDT

Last month at the 2006 JavaOne Conference, the Java Community Process (JCP) Program was brought into the spotlight repeatedly when Sun Microsystems CEO Jonathan Schwartz and other speakers urged attendees to join the community. The JCP made center stage again on Wednesday night at the JCP Program Community Event when the winners of the 4th JCP Annual Awards were announced. If you're not familiar with the selection process for the JCP Annual Awards, you should know that the JCP Executive Committees' (EC) representatives first select nominees and then cast votes to choose the winners from among them.

2006 JavaOne JSR Itineraries

Tue, 30 May 2006 16:30:00 EDT

It's JavaOne show time again. The Java Community Process (JCP) Program and its members have a lot to share from the latest Java specification (JSR) accomplishments showcased in a diversity of forms at the conference, including technical sessions (TS), birds-of-a-feather meetings (BOF), industry panels, training sessions, round tables, and community events. Let me give you a mini tour of some of the JSRs on the conference agenda this year.

Women Spec Leads Make History for Java Technology

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:00:00 EDT

Every March here in the U.S. we mark Women's History Month in recognition of women's contribution to the progress of our world. Technology and the Java platform are benefiting as well from women's talent and dedication and an instantiation of that is women engineers' contribution to the development of Java standards through the Java Community Process Program. Several of them won the distinction of Star Spec Leads for their leadership in driving Java specifications from concept, submission, standard development, Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK), and Reference Implementation (RI) delivery.

Six New Spec Leads Reach JCP Stardom

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST

The red carpet isn't rolled out just on Hollywood Boulevard this time of the year. It happens in our community too. Six new spec leads recently reached stardom and I'm inviting you to meet them in this month's column. Exceptional spec lead performance gets noticed by the community and acknowledged through awards and the Star Spec Leads distinction as a key ingredient for an effective and smooth JSR development process. It's already an established tradition for the community that occurs two or three times a year to raise its most successful spec leads to stardom. Folks like Danny Coward, Pierre Gauthier, Janna Majakangas, Éamonn McManus, Antti Rantalahti, and Bill Shannon have set the bar yet higher with the timely and quality delivery of their JSRs. I'm delighted to congratulate them on behalf of the community and wish them a good year ahead!

JSR Watch: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:00:00 EST

2005 may be remembered as the year of eating cake. I had the amusing honor of singing 'Happy Birthday' and eat cake in Sao Paolo, Ede, San Francisco, Tokyo, and a couple more places as many Java groups and organizations around the world wanted to be part of the 10th year of Java technology. Together we journeyed from being amazed at a dancing Duke in a Web page to the full-frame, full-speed 3D graphics in today's computer games, all with the same technology. Just this year many achievements and events took place that deserve a mention, and I'd like to share my thoughts with you of what can be behind some this and what they may mean for the year ahead.

2005 JCP EC Election Final Results Are In

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 13:45:00 EST

The election marathon that kicked off in September concluded last month with the open elections for the two JCP ECs. Congratulations and welcome aboard to the elected members: Intel Corporation and Hani Suleiman for the SE/EE EC and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB and Symbian Ltd for the ME EC.

2005 Java Community Process Executive Committee Elections

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:30:00 EST

Last month I introduced the 2005 ratified ballot nominees for the JCP ECs. Meanwhile ratified voting concluded on October 17 and results confirmed all nominees: BEA Systems, SAP AG, and SAS Institute for the Standard/Enterprise Edition Executive Committee; and Nokia Corporation, IBM, and Philips Electronics UK for the Micro Edition Executive Committee. Congratulations to all and a warm welcome to new EC member SAS. You'll find more details about this round of elections at www.jcpelection2005.org/jcp/ratification_results.

JCP EC Elections Have BEA, SAP, Nokia, IBM, Philips in the Running

Sun, 13 Nov 2005 12:45:00 EST

It's that time of the year again when the JCP is in election mode and an update about it is more than timely. At writing time, the ratification ballot was just posted (September 27) and this year's nominees are BEA, SAP, and SAS for the Java SE/EE Executive Committee (EC) and Nokia, IBM, and Philips for the Java ME EC.

JCP Launches New Program

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:00:00 EDT

In the August issue of JDJ (Vol. 10, issue 8) I introduced to you some of the JSR Spec Leads who won the distinction of Star Spec Lead at JavaOne. What they all share, I was noting, is their passion for Java and their belief in the benefits of evolving the platform based on binary standards that ensure compatibility, which can make developer life a lot easier and save costs of all kinds down the road. It's now time you met the other stars of the constellation.

JCP Launches New Program

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:00:00 EDT

The JavaOne Conference was the stage for many Java premiers and launches. One of them was the Star Spec Leads program initiated by the JCP.

JSR Watch: JCP Recognizes the Best Member, Spec Leads, and Specifications

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:00:00 EDT

Last month at the 2005 JavaOne Conference, members of the Java Community Process (JCP) program got together with the other Java communities for our traditional annual Java Communities in Action event. We mixed, mingled, and celebrated our ongoing efforts to extend Java technology on all fronts.

JSR Update: A Web Services and XML Special Round-Up

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

If you're reading this at the Web Services Edge 2005 East Conference, you're probably having a great time. If, on the other hand, it's before February 15th, you might still have time to get to Boston and attend. For anyone interested in Web services or XML, this conference will be big.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

Welcome to the February edition of the JCP program column. Each month you can read about the Java Community Process program: newly submitted JSRs, new draft specs, Java APIs that were finalized, and other news from the JCP. JCP members have been busy since my last column, submitting over six new JSRs! This time around I'll cover some new JSRs recently submitted in the Web services area, and some JSRs from the telecommunications community and from the Micro Edition folks.

Java Track - JCP Program: How the Java Technology Binary Software Standard is Managed and Evolves

Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Why a Java technology standard? Why technology communities? This session will explore the circle of adoption and business opportunity from an IT Manager and IT developer perspective.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Welcome to the December edition of the JCP column! Each month you can read about the Java Community Process: newly submitted JSRs, new draft specs, Java APIs that were finalized, and other news from the JCP. This time around I'll cover the recent elections for the Executive Committees and four new J2ME-related JSRs.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Before commercial developers choose a technology, they primarily ask two questions: How well does it solve a problem and how well does it provide a foundation to sell a solution to a problem. IT managers (and in-house developers) do their technology assessment homework a bit differently: they look first at how well the technology solves a problem and the longevity of a solution to a problem.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Wed, 06 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Welcome to the October edition of the JCP column! Each month you can read about the Java Community Process: newly submitted JSRs, new draft specs, Java APIs that were finalized, and other news from the JCP. This month there are no less than 22 JSRs worthy of discussion.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Tue, 07 Sep 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Welcome to the September edition of the JCP column! Each month you can read about the Java Community Process: newly submitted JSRs, new draft specs, Java APIs that were finalized, and other news from the JCP. This month we'll discuss the elections for the Executive Committees, three new JSRs for the J2ME technology, and news about the Community's first JSR.

Talk of Two Communities

Fri, 02 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EDT

This month I have a new format for my JDJ column. Due to the recent organizational changes, a second effort now reports to me: the Jini technology. And so, starting with this issue, you'll be able to catch up on the efforts of two communities: the JCP and the Jini community at large.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Welcome to the June edition of the JCP column! Each month you can read about the Java Community Process: newly submitted JSRs, new draft specs, Java APIs that were finalized, and other news from the JCP. This time we'll discuss a long-running JSR that has successfully finished, a new version of the J2EE platform that has been proposed, as well as JavaServer Pages, but first we'll start with some number crunching.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Wed, 05 May 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Welcome to the May edition of the JCP column! Each month you can read about the Java Community Process: newly submitted JSRs, new draft specs, Java APIs that were finalized, and other news from the JCP. Before we start, let me quickly follow up on last month's column: the Groovy JSR was approved unanimously. Congratulations to Strachan, et al, and I wish them much success with the JSR.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Mon, 05 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Welcome to the April edition of the JCP column! Each month you can read about the Java Community Process: newly submitted JSRs, new draft specs, Java APIs that were finalized, and other news from the JCP. In this month's column I'm focusing mostly on one new JSR.

News in Brief: Jini Community Meeting in 2 Weeks' Time

Sat, 06 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Jini Community is organizing its seventh Jini Community Meeting, March 23-25 in Boston, MA.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Fri, 05 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST

Welcome to the March edition of the JCP column. Each month you can read about the Java Community Process: newly submitted JSRs, new draft specs, Java APIs that were finalized, and other news from the JCP. This month I'll discuss the public review of the upcoming J2SE 1.5 technology and two JSRs that are part of that release, Nokia's JSR 226, and a JSR in maintenance review.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Thu, 05 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Welcome to the February edition of the JCP column! Each month you can read about the Java Community Process: newly submitted JSRs, new draft specs, Java APIs that were finalized, and other news from the JCP. This month I'll discuss four new JSRs and a few JSRs that are in the Proposed Final Draft and Public Review, and one final JSR.

From Within the Java Community Process Program

Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:00:00 EST

Welcome to the January edition of the JCP column. In the time-honored New Year's tradition of offering a perspective of the past year, I have written a different column on the JCP than in other months.