Programming with Java IDL

by Jim Inscore

This tutorial introduces how to use Java^TM IDL, the CORBA-compliant distributed object technology provided with the Java Development Kit^TM 1.2. Using Java IDL, Java applications and applets can communicate with objects anywhere on the web, and written in any language that supports CORBA.
This chapter is divided into two sections:

Introducing Java IDL explains the basic concepts and standards behind Java IDL and defines the key terms used in the CORBA technology.
The Hello Client-Server Example steps through a very simple but complete client and server that use Java IDL.

Additional Documentation:
The JDK 1.2 documentation contains complete Java IDL information including the API reference for all relevant classes.

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