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DrJava is a lightweight development environment for writing Java programs. It is designed primarily for students, providing an intuitive interface and the ability to interactively evaluate Java code. It also includes powerful features for more advanced users. DrJava is available for free under the BSD License, and it is under active development by the JavaPLT group at Rice University.

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The iBATIS Data Mapper framework makes it easier to use a database with Java and .NET applications. iBATIS couples objects with stored procedures or SQL statements using an XML descriptor.

Soft Frame Works has recently released the Java Print Dialog Framework version 2.1. The JPDF provides a comprehensive printing capability for Java.

The Java SE Development Kit (JDK) includes the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and command-line development tools, such as compilers and debuggers, that are necessary or useful for developing applets and applications.

This release provides a new Java Plug-in that combines features of applet and Java Web Start technologies, a new Direct3D pipeline for Microsoft platforms, an updated documentation bundle, and more.

JavaFX 1.0 Production Suite is a set of tools that enables designers and developers to work independently on graphics and application logic to produce rich Internet applications (RIAs).

The JavaFX 1.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) contains libraries and supporting documentation for developing JavaFX applications.

JavaFX is the best way to bring feature-rich content to mobile devices. JavaFX Mobile runs directly on Java ME to combine the mobile experience with a capable feature-set available across the broadest number of devices.

JavaRebel is a JVM plugin (-javaagent) that enables you to see changes to your code immediately, without the need to redeploy an application or perform a container restart.

NetBeans IDE 6.5 Beta Download

Project Looking Glass is an open source development project built upon Sun Microsystems' advanced technology project. It supports running unmodified existing applications in a 3D space, as well as APIs for 3D window manager and application development. For now, existing integration is supported for Solaris x86 and the Linux platforms. The library is available for Linux, Solaris and Windows.

As the open source version of Skyway Builder, Community Edition (CE) provides code generation and scaffolding capabilities for developers looking to accelerate their delivery of Spring-based web applications.

Java developers today have many choices for web development frameworks. To help you decide which is best for your web development projects, this guide introduces you to the leading open source frameworks: JavaServer Faces, Spring, Struts, Tapestry, and Wicket. Free download with simple registration.