The drive towards newer Java versions and updated enterprise specifications isn’t just about keeping up with the latest tech; ...

Two OpenJDK draft proposals would enhance the expressiveness of pattern matching in Java and boost data-oriented queries, potentially previewing in Java 17. Java programming is set to be enhanced with ...

Oracle has announced general availability of Java Development Kit (JDK) 14, its reference implementation of the Java 14 programming language spec. Rolling out in line with Oracle's six-monthly release ...

Every programming language comes with a learning curve, but Java shares many similarities with C, C++ and JavaScript. Anyone with experience in any of those languages will pick up Java syntax quickly.

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Cory Benfield discusses the evolution of ...

One interpretation of this graph shows Java (blue) being overtaken by C (black) over the course of the decade. What this interpretation belies is the fact that Java and the C family (C, C++, and C#) ...

The Observable design pattern is used in many important Java APIs. One well-known example is a JButton that uses the ActionListener API to execute an action. In this example, we have an ActionListener ...

Java and JavaScript are entirely different languages despite their similar names. Java is compiled and widely used for ...