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Resources for Java Developers

	Competitive Reports and Evidence: Comparing .NET to J2EE This site contains extensive materials designed to help you evaluate Microsoft .NET vs. J2EE application server technologies.
	Java Interoperability Resources No application is an island, and the need to interoperate is common. The links on this page discuss how best to write code and systems that interoperate between .NET and Java/J2EE.
	C# Language for the Java Developer Learn about the similarities and differences between C# and Java.

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The application server market is currently dominated by two technologies: Java and Microsoft .NET. According to a recent study by Forrester, 56% of enterprises surveyed will be using the .NET Framework as their primary development environment in 2005. The remaining enterprises will be using Java as their primary development environment (click here for the full report, 633 KB PDF).

Given the high concentration of both Java and Microsoft .NET developers worldwide, we launched this Resources for Java Developers center to provide a collection of resources for Java developers interested in interoperability, migration, and development with the .NET Framework. This developer center starts by pulling together existing resources from MSDN and other sources that Java developers have told us are particularly useful. In the coming months, we will be adding more resources, such as online Java Migration Training, the results of Simon Guests' Web Services Interoperability Matrix (WSIM) project, and more.

Most importantly, we want to hear from you. Questions? Comments? Can't find what you're looking for? Do you have requests for additional content? Please let us know by dropping us a line at Java-NET@Microsoft.com. (Please, no flames.)

Sincerely
Dan Fernandez & Brian Keller
Product Managers
Developer Division

User Groups

	INETA Access the International .NET Association (INETA) for its structured, peer-based organizational, educational, and promotional support to the growing worldwide community of Microsoft .NET user groups.
	.NET Developers Association Use the resources from the .NET Developers Association (.NETDA) to enhance your programming skills.
	Find a User Group Near You MSDN developer user groups are local, independently run, volunteer groups that meet on a regular basis to discuss and share information on a variety of computing topics.

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