| The Inside Java Newsletter |
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| July 2024 |
| Welcome to the Inside Java Newsletter from the Java Developer Relations team at Oracle. Look for updates directly from the Java Platform Group — the team that builds Java. |
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| Java and AI? |
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AI/ML development can be split into three categories:
First, there's development of machine learning models, where Java isn’t competitive and is unlikely to become top of the class any time soon.
Second, development of a product centered around AI, where Java is well-positioned and will become stronger soon. (But also: Does this category matter in the long run?). |
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Lastly, there's adding AI-based features to larger projects where Java is already very good and will only become stronger thanks to Valhalla’s value types, Panama’s FFM and vector APIs, and Babylon’s code reflection.
In Inside Java Newscast #72, Nicolai Parlog from the Java Developer Relations team discusses that distinction and explains why Java's AI future is looking bright. |
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| JavaOne 2025! |
| March 17-20, 2025 in Redwood Shores, California |
Here's our regular reminder that the world's premier Java developer conference is coming up early next year. Java turns 30 next year, and JavaOne returns to California too. So, don't miss these special events.
JavaOne is designed, organized, and run by developers so you can expect a packed technical agenda, with high-signal, low-noise networking at every step with deep participation from industry experts. You’ll experience a wealth of content, including tools, resources, and best practices to accelerate your application development and deployment in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
Plan now! The Call for Papers will be announced soon. Keep on eye on javaone.com and also @javaone. |
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| Java Sessions at Oracle CloudWorld |
| September 9-12, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Don’t miss Java at Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas in September! Engineers from the Java Platform Group will be attending the event and contributing sessions on Java & OCI, Java & AI, and Java for Business, and they will also be doing previews of Java 23. |
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| Out in the Community |
| The Billy Korando USA JUG Tour Continues! |
Billy Korando from the Java Developer Relations team continues his epic JUG Tour of the United States to talk about the latest technology in the Java platform.
In July, Billy crashed the following Java User Groups: TriJUG (Durham/Research Triangle), CLTJUG (Charlotte), Knoxville JUG, and the Nashville JUG. |
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In August, Billy will be hanging out with the following Java User Groups: Jacksonville JUG on August 14th and the Tampa JUG on August 15th.
See the images above from Billy's tour from Seattle and Chicago recently. Also see the JUG global map on Dev.java. |
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| July 2024 |
| Duke's Corner Podcast |
| Profiles of Java Developers |
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Jim Grisanzio from the Java Developer Relations team talks with Simon Martinelli, a Java Champion and an Oracle ACE Pro from Switzerland who loves contributing to FOSS projects and teaching students all about Java.
The conversation ranges from Simon’s early experience learning Java, working for the Swiss Railway, engaging multiple Java User Groups, and teaching students via two universities. Simon also gets into the benefits of modern Java and some of the best features the technology offers for developers. |
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| New Update! New Features! |
| Java Platform Extension for Visual Studio Code |
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| A recent update to the Java Visual Studio Code Extension enhances the already full featured Java development support for Visual Studio Code. There is now support for JDK 23 early access builds, JEP 467 (Markdown format for Javadoc), and more (v22.1.1). |
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| In seven months since being released, there have been 575,000 downloads of Java Visual Studio Code Extension — 275,000 in one month since June. Watch for further updates and please continue to give us your feedback. Your input will help make the extension meet the evolving needs of developers. |
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