Java platform 6 is currently in its beta 2 and is codenamed “mustang”. Sun website gives a list of 10 things that are native to Java 6. The website promises to give more details in its further articles. If you would like to download the beta 2, here is the link.

Here is the top ten things listed on the website :

1. Web Services

2. Scripting

3. Database

4. More Desktop APIs

5. Monitoring and Management

6. Compiler Access

7. Pluggable Annotations

8. Desktop Deployment

9. Security

10. The -ilities: Quality, Compatibility, Stability

Well, this list might sound pretty basic, but this is a start. It would be interesting to read the rest of the features. But, this information is sufficient to download and try out Java 6.

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