Java Development Kit

Oracle Releases Java 22

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced the availability of Java 22, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Java 22 (Oracle JDK 22) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements to help developers increase productivity, drive innovation, and accelerate growth across their organizations. These include enhancements to the Java language, its APIs and performance, and the tools included in the Java Development Kit (JDK).

Key Points: 
  • Java 22 (Oracle JDK 22) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements to help developers increase productivity, drive innovation, and accelerate growth across their organizations.
  • The Java 22 release is the result of continuous collaboration between Oracle and other members of the worldwide Java developer community via OpenJDK and the Java Community Process (JCP).
  • For more details on the features in Java 22, please read the Java 22 technical blog post .
  • By delivering Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM, and the Java SE Subscription Enterprise Performance Pack free of charge on OCI, Java 22 enables developers to build and deploy applications that run faster, better, and with optimized cost-performance.

Oracle Announces New Application Development Capabilities for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Oracle today announced new application development capabilities to enable developers to rapidly build and deploy applications on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Designed for cloud native and Java developers, the new capabilities will help developers build highly responsive and efficient cloud native applications while reducing costs. In addition, Oracle is building generative AI capabilities for application development to take advantage of cutting-edge large language models with the level of security and privacy that enterprises demand.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Oracle today announced new application development capabilities to enable developers to rapidly build and deploy applications on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Designed for cloud native and Java developers, the new capabilities will help developers build highly responsive and efficient cloud native applications while reducing costs.
  • In addition, Oracle is building generative AI capabilities for application development to take advantage of cutting-edge large language models with the level of security and privacy that enterprises demand.
  • In addition, Oracle is building generative AI capabilities for application development that are powered by NVIDIA GPUs.

Oracle Releases Java 21 and Extends Support Roadmap

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Oracle today announced the availability of Java 21, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Java 21 (Oracle JDK 21) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including platform enhancements that will help developers increase productivity and drive innovation and growth across their organizations. Oracle is showcasing the latest capabilities in Java 21 at Oracle CloudWorld, which takes place this week (September 18-21) in Las Vegas, NV and online at oracle.com/cloudworld. 

Key Points: 
  • Oracle will offer long term support for Java 21 for at least eight years.
  • Based on customer feedback and use in the Java ecosystem, Oracle has also announced that long term support for Java 11 has been extended through at least January 2032, providing at least eight more years of support and updates from Oracle.
  • The Java 21 release is the result of extensive collaboration between Oracle engineers and other members of the worldwide Java developer community via OpenJDK and the Java Community Process (JCP).
  • For more details on the features in Java 21, please read the Java 21 technical blog post .

Comcast Announces $4.5 Million Grant to Per Scholas, Advancing Economic Opportunity Through Digital Skill Building and Tech Training

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Comcast Corporation today announced a new $4.5 million, three-year grant to Per Scholas , a leading national nonprofit advancing economic equity through tech training and career building.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast Corporation today announced a new $4.5 million, three-year grant to Per Scholas , a leading national nonprofit advancing economic equity through tech training and career building.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230621076747/en/
    Comcast Announces $4.5 Million Grant to Per Scholas, Advancing Economic Opportunity Through Digital Skill Building and Tech Training (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The key to closing the digital divide goes beyond just mere access to the Internet,” said Dalila Wilson-Scott​, EVP and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Corporation & President of the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation.
  • “Comcast continually helps Per Scholas unlock potential, building a future of unlimited possibilities,” said Plinio Ayala, President and CEO of Per Scholas.
  • “Our partnership is powerful — Comcast is investing in communities, ensuring digital skills are ubiquitous across America, and hiring Per Scholas-trained technologists.

Lightbend Launches Java SDK for Kalix to Enable Developers to Quickly and Easily Build Cloud Native Apps

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Kalix works with underlying cloud infrastructure to mask the complexity of building cloud native apps based on Kubernetes.

Key Points: 
  • Kalix works with underlying cloud infrastructure to mask the complexity of building cloud native apps based on Kubernetes.
  • In conjunction with the new SDK, millions of Java and Spring developers worldwide now have the tools to quickly build scalable, mission-critical, stateful applications in a serverless architecture while focusing solely on the application's business logic.
  • Currently undergoing a cloud renaissance, Java is increasingly leveraged for cloud native applications by enterprises and Java and Spring developers will enjoy a reduced learning curve because using this SDK will feel native.
  • Yet, all of the backend complexity is managed for them—including cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, database, security, compliance, integrations, and more.

Oracle Releases Java 20

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced the availability of Java 20, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Java 20 (Oracle JDK 20) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including platform enhancements that will help developers improve productivity and drive innovation and growth across their organizations. Oracle is showcasing the latest capabilities in Java 20 during the Java Developer Day that takes place today at the Oracle DevLive Level Up event, which runs March 20-23 at Redwood Shores, CA and online.

Key Points: 
  • Java 20 (Oracle JDK 20) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including platform enhancements that will help developers improve productivity and drive innovation and growth across their organizations.
  • Oracle is showcasing the latest capabilities in Java 20 during the Java Developer Day that takes place today at the Oracle DevLive Level Up event, which runs March 20-23 at Redwood Shores, CA and online.
  • The Java 20 release is the result of extensive collaboration between Oracle engineers and other members of the worldwide Java developer community via OpenJDK and the Java Community Process (JCP).
  • In addition to the new enhancements, Java 20 is supported by Java Management Service – an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) native service – which provides a single pane of glass to help organizations manage Java runtimes and applications on-premises or on any cloud.

CD Foundation Welcomes New Software Supply Chain Security Project Pyrsia, Announces Tekton Graduation, and CDEvents Release

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

DETROIT, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Continuous Delivery Foundation (CDF), the open source software foundation that seeks to improve the world's capacity to deliver software with security and speed, today announced at its CD Summit that Pyrsia became its newest Incubating Project, Tekton completed the graduation process, and CDEvents released v0.1.

Key Points: 
  • "Interoperability and Supply Chain Security are the keys to the growth of the modern Software Delivery ecosystem.
  • The CD Foundation is excited to work closely with Pyrsia to be key in scaling supply chain security."
  • Pyrsia is a Decentralized Package Network improving the security of open source software and the supply chain security of these libraries that are critical for software development.
  • To get started, please see the CDEvents Documentation: https://cdevents.dev/
    The CD Foundation seeks to improve the world's capacity to deliver software with security and speed.

SonarSource to Present at JavaOne

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

SonarSource , the leading platform for Clean Code, today announced its Platinum Sponsorship at JavaOne, taking place on October 17-20, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV.

Key Points: 
  • SonarSource , the leading platform for Clean Code, today announced its Platinum Sponsorship at JavaOne, taking place on October 17-20, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV.
  • On Wednesday, October 19th, from 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT, Johann Beleites, Java Developer at SonarSource, will take the stage to present Finding the Bad Apple in your Regular Expressions.
  • Additionally, from 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. PT, on the same day, Tom Howlett, Product Manager at SonarSource, will take the stage to present Clean as You Code your Java Project.
  • SonarSource Sessions: October 19th at 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT and at 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. PT.

Oracle Releases Java 19

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced the availability of Java 19, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Java 19 (Oracle JDK 19) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including enhancements to the platform that will help developers improve productivity and drive business-wide innovation. Oracle will showcase the latest capabilities in Java 19 at JavaOne 2022, taking place October 17-20 in Las Vegas, and via a keynote broadcast airing on dev.java/ at 9:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday, September 20.

Key Points: 
  • Java 19 (Oracle JDK 19) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including enhancements to the platform that will help developers improve productivity and drive business-wide innovation.
  • "The powerful new enhancements in Java 19 are a testament to the monumental work across the global Java community."
  • The Java 19 release is the result of extensive collaboration between Oracle engineers and other members of the worldwide Java developer community via the OpenJDK Project and the Java Community Process (JCP).
  • In addition to new enhancements, Java 19 is supported by Java Management Service an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) native service that provides a single pane of glass to help organizations manage Java runtimes and applications on-premises or on any cloud.

Oracle Announces Java 18

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced the availability of Java 18, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Java 18 (Oracle JDK 18) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including nine enhancements to the platform that will further improve developer productivity.

Key Points: 
  • Java 18 (Oracle JDK 18) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including nine enhancements to the platform that will further improve developer productivity.
  • "The release of Java 18 demonstrates Oracle's continued commitment to provide enterprises and developers faster access to enhancements with the six-month feature release cadence," said Georges Saab, Vice President of Development, Java Platform Group, Oracle.
  • Oracle recently introduced Java Management Service (JMS), a new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) native service to help manage Java runtimes and applications on-premises or on any cloud.
  • Java 18 is the latest release under Java's six-month release cadence and is the result of extensive collaboration between Oracle engineers and other members of the worldwide Java developer community via the OpenJDK Project and the Java Community Process (JCP).