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Interrupting Java threads

Multithreading presents a set of new challenges to the programmer that can lead to unexpected behaviour. In this article we address one of those challenges: how to interrupt a running thread. Read more »

Sun takes the covers off Mustang

At JavaOne, Sun gave developers a peek at what's coming in the next two major releases of Java, and we've rounded them up for you. Read more »

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Handle exceptions properly in C#

Developers often overlook the importance of exception handling to the detriment of their own code. Read more »

The Samurai Principle

Death or Glory! Builder AU's Nick Gibson shows how you can use the Samurai Principle to write better code. Read more »

Employ the Iterator class to streamline filtering

Iterator objects don't store objects the way arrays and linked lists do. See how using a filtering Iterator class can help you avoid wasted memory and decreased performance. Read more »

Exception chaining in Java 1.4

Java 1.4 makes it easier to chain exceptions. See how java.lang.Throwable and its member field pass error details to the user's log file. Read more »

Get the most out of Java's class loaders

Class loaders are one of Java's most powerful features. However, developers often forget about the class-loading component even though it's essential when you develop anything more complex than a "Hello, world" application. Read more »

Download files over the Web with .NET's WebClient class

The System.Net namespace includes the WebClient class for uploading and downloading files via HTTP. You can copy or read files with only a few lines of code. Read more »

Create wrapper classes with dynamic proxies

With dynamic proxies, you can create wrappers on the fly to prevent malfunctions and save tedious code repetition. Find out how you can use them. Read more »

Keep data display clean with JTable class

Java Swing's JTable class offers tools that make it easy to format large data collections into manageable tables. Here's a step-by-step introduction. Read more »

Proposed Java generics specification could make coding safer and more efficient

Take a look at some of the proposed changes in J2SE 1.5 (Tiger release) that is due out late 2003. Read more »

Under the covers of the .NET CLR

.NET promises to let developers write code in numerous compliant languages, but exactly how does the CLR accomplish this feat? Read more »

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