Java 5 New Tools and Tool Features

JPDA and JVMTI

• Explain what JVMTI and JPDA are.
• Discuss the usage of JVMTI.
• Perform a debugging session that describes how JVMTI and JPDA work together.

Not covered: In depth knowledge about JVMTI and JPDA.

Java Compiler

• Describe and use the new options of javac.
• Explain how to compile for J2SE 1.4 with JDK 5.

Javadoc Tool

• Develop code that uses the new tags and features (@literal, @code, and @value).
• Explain the differences between @Deprecated annotation and @deprecated tag.
• Use the new command line options and new features in command line options (-keywords, -notimestamp, -subpackages).
• Discuss the incompatibilities with Custom Doclets.

Annotation Processing Tool

• Identify the correct use of APT.
• Discuss the goals of this tool.

Not covered: In depth knowledge about this tool.

Trouble-Shooting and Diagnostic Guide

• Explain where to find the Java TM 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 Trouble-Shooting and Diagnostic Guide and how to use it.
• Identify the type of help that can be found in the Guide.

Not covered: In depth knowledge of the content.