I've used Java Architecture for XML Binding (JAXB) successfully for a wide set of problems and generally really like it . However, it is not without its downsides.

Here's a quick look at the three types of class loaders and everything you need to know to work with them in your Java programs.

Of the five, Java Programming Basics is the best for neophytes who still want to give it a try. It begins with a comfortable one-step-at-a time pace, explaining technical monsters like ...