Oracle unveils Project Detroit for faster Java interop with JavaScript and Python

JavaOne Oracle has shipped Java 26, a short-term release, and introduced Project Detroit, which promises faster interop ...
InfoQ

JEP 457: Streamlining Java Development with the Class-File API

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. The panelists discuss the dramatic escalation ...
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Java 26 with JVM optimizations, HTTP/3, and finally no Applet API

The current version, OpenJDK 25, was released in the fall of 2025, with many vendors offering Long-Term Support (LTS). Many companies use such releases as a stability anchor for migrations and ...
InfoQ

Foreign Function & Memory API to Bridge the Gap between Java and Native Libraries

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
InfoWorld

Java Applet API heads for the exit

Fourth, the Java Security Manager, which provides support for running applets by sandboxing untrusted downloaded code, will be removed with the JDK 24 release in March. Hence, there is no reason to ...
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Java 24: Stream Gatherers, Class-File API and quantum-resistant algorithms

A total of 24 JEPs in JDK 24 extend stream processing, introduce quantum-resistant algorithms and provide an API for accessing class files. Java 24 has been released at the start of the JavaOne 2025 ...
ADTmag

Java's Steady Evolution Continues Amid AI Positioning and Licensing Tensions

Recent developments around the Java platform and programming language follow a familiar pattern: incremental technical progress paired with broader strategic repositioning. Together, these changes ...