If there is one word that can be used to describe the run that Oracle has had with Java, after it took over Sun Microsystems, it is ‘disaster’. Serious security threats were unearthed that raised questions about the credibility of what is touted as the most widely used programming language in the world. Recently, the JavaOne conference was held by Oracle, and as is the norm the company representatives explained the future plans that it had for Java and the opportunities that are likely to be provided by Java. For those of you who have enrolled or already finished Java training classes, there’s good news. Oracle will continue to stand by Java and will invest on redeeming what was the world’s most popular programming language.
Two Year Gap for Future Version Releases
While Oracle ensured Java programmers and fans that they will continue to stand by Java and invest on the development of the technology and platform, the biggest draw of this event was the plan Oracle has for this programming language. The representatives said that in the future, the company has decided to keep at least a gap of two years between subsequent major releases of the Java programming language. This approach has been adopted to give the research and development team sufficient time to ensure that the quality and security of every major release is made as air-tight as possible.
What to Expect in 2016?
Oracle also gave a glimpse into what programmers can expect from Java by 2016. Oracle officials said that by 2016, Java will most probably have features like Jigsaw, GPU programming, and generic language interoperability to name a few. However, the most significant announcement was that Java 9 will have enhanced support built into it for cloud technology. This is good news for beleaguered Java programmers who have had to deal with the security vulnerabilities of this programming language.
JDK 8 in the First Quarter of 2014
The JavaOne conference witnessed the world’s foremost experts on Java technology converging and highlighting how Java can be used in different industry verticals. They also had sessions on how Java applications can range from mobile devices and automation devices to personal computers. Meanwhile, the VP of software development for the Java Platform Group, Georges Saab, said that users can expect the release of the next version of Java Development Kit, the JDK 8 in the first quarter of 2014.
It looks like Oracle has big plans for Java but can the company rally back from the setbacks it faced in the last 12 months? We will find out in the months to come.
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