Just FYI - "java -version" is depreciated, since Apple no longer supplies Java as of 1.7. My 1st suggestion was simply to download and re-install, but you've already done that. I would use the PC post ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Java Mission Control is a powerful tool for those who need to profile and troubleshoot the JDK.

It's always a good idea to employ a few static code analysis tools as part of your software development routine. There are a number of great tools that perform static analysis of Java code, such as ...

I could see some stubborn companies simply getting a version of a browser that works with java and never allowing either to update. It will be insecure as hell but they're already using java applets ...

Oracle will soon wind down support for the Java browser plugin, reflecting an evolution in Internet standards and ever-mounting concerns about Web security. The plugin will be deprecated as of Java ...