Borland JBuilder is a family of highly-productive, visual development tools for creating high-performance, platform-independent applications using the Java programming language. JBuilder's scalable, component-based environment is designed for all levels of "Information Network" development projects ranging from applets and applications that require networked database connectivity to client/server and enterprise-wide, distributed multi-tier systems.

The JBuilder product family features fast and easy JavaBeans component creation, a scalable database architecture, robust visual development tools, and the ability to produce "100% Pure Java" platform-independent applications, applets and JavaBeans. The product's open environment supports 100% Pure Java, JDK™ 1.1, JavaBeans, JFC, CORBA, RMI, JDBC, and all major corporate database servers.

JBuilder Awards & Accolade
CNET Best of 1997
Java Developers Journal World Class Award
Developer.com Users Choice Award
1997 Best of Comdex Finalist
Windows Magazine Recommended WinList
1998 Technical Excellence Award for development tools -- PC Expert (France)
Products Star of 98 for best development tools -- Info-PC (France)
PC Magazine (UK) Technical Innovations Award 1997, Best development tool

"JBuilder may be Borland's first foray into the Java compiler market, but the product's maturity and feature set belie its age. With JDK 1.1.1 and JavaBean support, a fantastic integrated development environment, and a useful way to view classes graphically, JBuilder leaped to the head of the class, past more established tools from Microsoft and Symantec."
-- CNET's Best of 1997

"IT managers at organizations that use large-scale, multi-platform applications who are looking to strategically deploy Java should evaluate Borland International's JBuilder Client/Server Suiteà(JBuilder) continues to supply a solid, well-integrated, and highly productive interface. The addition of enterprise features that promote distributed application creation, inclusion of relational data, and support for team development only adds to JBuilder's allure as a potential solution."
-- InfoWorld, January 12 1998

"JBuilder is a powerful Java RAD tool that combines excellent component reusability with strong database capabilities. JBuilder offers an attractive option for developing Internet and Intranet applications using Java. It's a RAD Cool Tool!"
-- PC Magazine, January 6 1998

"(JBuilder Client/Server Suite) is an exceptional product. For an enterprise that is looking to move to Java or Web-distributed applications, JBuilder is an excellent choice in a young market."
-- DBMS, February 1998

"Combining a familiar user interface with excellent JavaBeans support, JBuilder could turn into your preferred RAD environment for Java projects. I agree with those views predicting that JBuilder will leave its competition behind. Although the competitors are good -- Borland's latest product is in a class of its own."
-- JavaSpektrum (Germany), May 1997

"JBuilder is an extremely usable development environment, and a great deal of thought has gone into its development. Concepts like JavaBeans and JDBC are as tightly integrated as the standard Java system, and the structure of the system makes application development quick and comprehensible."
-- Internet Magazine (UK), November 1997

"The JBuilder development system for Java combines Borland's traditional strength in development tools with its long-standing focus on database connectivityà If you're interested in both data and Java, then JBuilder warrants your attention. If you're interested in building web sites or creating multi-platform applications with Java, JBuilder is certainly one of the tools you should investigate first."
-- PC Magazine (UK), January 1998

"Borland's genesis was in application development tools and languages. JBuilder demonstrates that the company knows how to listen to and understand the needs of developers. Overall, this is certainly among the best of the second-generation Pure Java RAD toolsàOverall grade: A."
-- ComputerWorld, December 8 1997

"JBuilder distinguishes itself from Visual Cafe by using JavaBeans components and offering excellent support for creating JavaBeans from scratch."
-- Windows Magazine, November 1997

"JBuilder is one of the best and most versatile JavaBeans tools today, from both the drag-and-drop, easy-to-assemble side to the back-end, rough-and-tumble component building side." -- Information Week, September 22, 1997

"PC Week Labs found JBuilder to be the right tool for corporate developers who are tired of Java-generated trivia and hypeàJBuilder surpasses other products with the most transparent and robust integration we've seen. Borland's patience has paid off in superior integration, convenience, and conformance with Java standards."
-- Peter Coffee, PC Week Labs, August 27, 1997

"JBuilder makes Java a piece of cake -- Outstanding technology, outstanding implementationàJava comes of age with a full-featured development environment from Borland."
-- BYTE, October 1997

"Borland has built a first-rate Java development suiteàJBuilder Standard and JBuilder Professional are superb introductions to JavaBeans development."
-- Peter Coffee, Windows Sources, November 1997

For More Information on JBuilder
For more information and to place orders, customers can call Borland at 800-233-2444 or visit Borland Online's JBuilder web site. International customers should contact their local Borland office, distributor or representative.

About Borland International
Borland International, Inc. is a leading provider of high-quality software products for corporate application developers worldwide. Borland is distinguished for its award-winning family of rapid application development tools and scalable middleware technology for desktop, client/server, Internet/intranet, and enterprise systems. The company's products are supported through comprehensive corporate and independent developer programs, value added resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.