1 Java Core Libraries

The core libraries consist of classes which are used by many portions of the JDK. They include functionality which is close to the VM and is not explicitly included in other areas, such as security. Here you will find current information that will help you use some of the core libraries.

Topics in this Guide

• Serialization Filtering

• Enhanced Deprecation

• XML Catalog API

• Creating Unmodifiable Lists, Sets, and Maps

• Process API

• Preferences API

• Java Logging Overview

Other Core Libraries Guides

• Internationalization Overview in Java Platform, Standard Edition Internationalization Guide

Security Related Topics

• Serialization Filtering

• RMI:

  • RMI Security Recommendations in Java Platform, Standard Edition Java Remote Method Invocation User's Guide

  • Using Custom Socket Factories with Java RMI in the Java Tutorials

• JAXP:

  • JAXP Processing Limits in the Java Tutorials

  • External Access Restriction Properties in the Java Tutorials