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Java has been on your computer your whole life and here's what it actually does

That old Java icon had a much bigger résumé than I gave it credit for.
ZDNet

Java at 30: How a language designed for a failed gadget became a global powerhouse

Some programming languages, such as Rust, Go, or TypeScript, are cool. Others, including Cobol and Java, are regarded as dull. However, while Java, which turned 30 on May 23, may not be the most ...
thenextweb.com

Java’s biggest language change in a decade is finally landing. It took 197,000 lines of code.

Project Valhalla’s value classes are heading to JDK 28, a 197,000-line change that rewrites how Java handles object identity. Oracle software engineer Lois Foltan has confirmed that Java Enhancement ...
Forbes

Why And How Java Continues To Be One Of The Most Popular Enterprise Coding Languages

Java was created over 25 years ago, and it is still one of the most popular programming languages. In this article, I will present an overview of how Java has grown to today's complex system and why ...
BetaNews

Java at 30: What's next for the world's most enduring programming language? [Q&A]

As Java marks its 30th anniversary on May 23rd, it's a powerful reminder that few technologies have had the longevity -- or the impact -- of a language first launched in 1995. Today, Java continues to ...
InfoQ

InfoQ Java Trends Report 2025

AI on the JVM accelerates: New frameworks like Embabel, Koog, Spring AI, and LangChain4j drive rapid adoption of AI-native and AI-assisted development in Java. Java 25 anchors a modern baseline: The ...
Dataquest

Java 27 and the case for a 30-plus-year-old language in the AI era

Java is more than 30 years old. That is an extraordinary lifespan in an industry where technologies can move from breakthrough to legacy within a decade. But longevity also brings a different kind of ...