Metrowerks Ships New Release of CodeWarrior for Java; Version 5.0 Brings Remote Debugging, Servlet Debugging and RAD to Multiple Platform Java Development

Business Wire, Nov 1, 1999

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 1999--

Metrowerks Inc., a Motorola company, today announced the availability of remote debugging, servlet debugging and RAD (Rapid Application Development) for the Java platform with the release of CodeWarrior for Java Version 5.0.

Demonstrating its commitment to the needs of Java developers, Metrowerks has added Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools to Version 5.0. RAD tools provide developers with a graphical layout editor that allows them to build a graphical user interface (GUI) for their Java programs with fast, drag-and-drop technology.

The addition of professional RAD tools is also important because it makes it much easier for beginning or intermediate Java developers to take advantage of the power of the CodeWarrior IDE (Integrated Development Environment.) While previous releases have targeted the expert programmer, Version 5.0 will allow anyone who wants to develop for the Java platform to do so with significant speed and ease. Version 5.0 also includes "wizards" that guide users through the creation of Java applets, applications and JavaBeans(tm).

"As the Java platform matures and the number of Java applications continues to proliferate, Metrowerks wants to ensure that developers have the best tools available," said Luis Quiroga, product marketing manager, Metrowerks. "We believe CodeWarrior for Java Version 5.0 makes it easy for Java developers at any skill level to build applications that take advantage of the language's multi-platform benefits."

Sun Microsystems' Java platform and programming language has numerous utilities and plug-ins, making it a challenge for any tools vendor to offer support with a single package. But CodeWarrior for Java Version 5.0 supports Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.1.x and 1.2.x. With CodeWarrior for Java Version 5.0, programmers can create fully compliant, 100% Pure Java applications.

CodeWarrior for Java(tm) allows for development, debugging and sharing of source code on multiple host platforms, including Macintosh, Windows, Solaris(tm) and, in a future version, Linux. Additionally, Version 5.0 allows remote debugging of applications across networked computers. This multiple-platform support means that Java applications developed with CodeWarrior for Java will work for virtually all machines.

"Sun is happy to see Metrowerks' continued commitment to Java platforms and its effort to always be among the first vendors to incorporate and make available cutting-edge Java technologies with its CodeWarrior IDEs," said Reza Nabavi, tools market development managrotocol) compliant virtual machine. Version 5.0's JClass LiveTable Lite and JClass Chart Lite components. KL Group's Lite JavaBeans, when added to CodeWarrior, give developers versatile tools that enhance the look and functionality of their user interfaces. With these tools, developers can easily build powerful grid and charting functionality into their applications, all from the CodeWarrior IDE.

Pricing and Availability

CodeWarrior for Java Version 5.0 is priced at US$99 ESP (estimated street price) in the U.S., and is available from Metrowerks and Metrowerks authorized resellers. Customers in the U.S. and Canada may order from the Metrowerks Web site at www.metrowerks.com, by telephone at 800/377-5416, or by e-mail at sales@metrowerks.com. For pricing and availability outside the U.S. and Canada, please send an e-mail to intlsls@metrowerk's Semiconductor Products Sector. CodeWarrior'sto build applications from one unique integrated development environment (IDE). Metrowerks' CodeWarrior prode hereby recognized.

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