This book brings together all the information and trialware you need to get powerful results with VisualAge for Java 2.0, IBM's premier Java development environment for the enterprise. Begin with an introduction to VisualAge 2.0 tools, windows, and code import/export features. Master VisualAge's powerful capabilities by building an industrial-strength application, starting with business logic. Construct a user interface using JFC/Swing classes and the Visual Composition Editor. Master the workspace, repository, inspector and debugger. Use DataBeans to access relational databases via JDBC; integrate external software configuration management tools; connect to Lotus Domino, and more. CD-ROM includes the VisualAge for Java Version 2 entry/educational version, plus a trial version of DB2 Univeral Server for Windows 95/NT.
John Akerley is a consultant at the IBM International Technical Support Organization in San Jose, CA, and served on the VisualAge for Java certification team. Nina Li is part of IBM's Global Services national support team for VisualAge products. Antonello Parlavecchia, a Consultant/IT Specialist at Telecom Italia Mobile, was formerly IT Specialist for the IBM Java Technology Center in Bari, Italy.