September 1997
Unearthing Java's Secrets
Decompile Once, Run Anywhere
By Godfrey Nolan
Putting your applet on a Web page may be the equivalent of distributing your Java source code. Godfrey shows why and presents tools and techniques for protecting your code from piracy.
Java-CGI Hybrid Applications
By Bill Pierce
As client-side Java programs communicate with gateways and back-end databases, some have proclaimed that CGI is dead. However, if you need to access other computing resources, you may want to consider a Java-CGI hybrid application.
Object Serialization In Java 1.1
By Chad Darby
Storing objects in a persistent fashion allows you to implement data-storage mechanisms without worrying about file formats. Chad shows you how.
C O L U M N S :
Webmaster's Domain
In an effort to avoid the overhead of loading CGI scripts on the server, Lincoln D. Stein discovered mod_perl, an API that exposes Apache's internals to the programmer. The good news is that dynamically generated pages now appear almost as fast as static pages.
Visual Designer
While unwanted dithering can trash the appearance of an image, it's not always a bad thing. Using Lynda Weinman's techniques can help improve certain images and decrease file size.
Doing Justice to the Web
While you were away on summer vacation, the legislators, FCC regulators and President were hard at work. Catherine Sansum Kirkman explains.
Virtual Worlds
With more than 20 VRML-related books now listed on Amazon.com, Andrea L. Ames has decided it's time to separate the good and bad from the ugly.
Programming with Perl
Randal L. Schwartz presents a script that will display a black-and-white preview of an image, then render a color version on the fly.
Java Alley
If you're still wondering what a Java Bean is, wonder no more. This month, Bruce Eckel starts at square one and walks you through the process of creating your first bean before moving onto more sophisticted examples.
D E P A R T M E N T S :
Lab Notes
Joe Hughes looks at the database features in Mojo 2.0 Enterprise Edition before previewing the latest version of Super Mojo.
Script Junkie
Nash R. Radovanovic creates a Web-based notebook, and in the process shows how you can use JavaScript to write JavaScript from one frame to another.
Special Report
With a special day devoted to VRML development, this year's 3D Design Conference in San Francisco drew a larger-than-expected crowd. Sue Wilcox was there to get the inside scoop.
The Home Page
Editor-in-Chief Michael Floyd is saying "Hold the Spam, Please."
News & Notes
Journey to the Far Side of CGI; Java Jive.
The Last Page
Michael Swaine talks about "Wieners and Frankfurters."
