The newly independent Eclipse community became all the rage with heady market buzz and third-party momentum for tools and plug-ins. A board packed with competitors makes a level playing field.
Altova
Must-have XML toolbox added new data mapping, authoring gear.
Borland
Shopping spree yields fruit in integrated software delivery platform.
BuildForge
Juiced product cycles, agile methods call for solid build management.
Compuware
Tools, services place strong emphasis on models and best practices.
IBM
Agile delivery, big-picture plans drive Big Blue across the Atlantic.
JetBrains
Sharpens Java expertise in the Microsoft universe.
Microsoft
Despite delays, everyone focused on first foray into team life cycle.
SlickEdit
Demonstrates that agile development, code refactoring fits C++.
Sun
New JSF, JSP tooling creates solution to J2EE complexity woes.
