Explore a 26-minute Java conference talk featuring Georges Saab from Oracle. Gain insights into the innovative co-evolution of the Java language and JVM, principles of Java's evolution, and Oracle's commitment to improving Java. Learn about the hardest-working conference in the runtimes for languages business, upcoming features, and how Oracle's use of Java in key products drives improvements. Discover the principles guiding Java's development, including long-term planning, emphasis on readable code, and performance rewards for good coding practices. Get a glimpse into the future of Java, including plans for versions 9, 10, and 11, and learn about JEP 2.0's efforts to increase transparency in the development process.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Hardest working conference in the runtimes for languages business
Lots of great features - Many coming from or benefitting from the things
Innovative co-evolution of Java lang and JVM - Without harming other languages ability to use
Principles of Evolution Consciously evolve the language and platform • Plan for the long haul • Encourage code that is easy to read and write, but mostly read • Reward good code with increasing performance
Oracle has built key products in Java (like Fusion middleware and apps) - Making Java better makes this stack better - Making Java developers more productive makes
What's next? . We are looking forward to 9 and 10 and 11 • JEP 2.0 continues to raise the bar on transparency
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