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Java source code could switch to UTF-8 encoding
The current state of ‘ill-defined encoding’ creates unnecessary problems when working with the JDK codebase, an OpenJDK proposal says.
How to use callbacks in Java
Learn how to use synchronous and asynchronous callbacks in Java—including callbacks with lambda expressions, CompletableFuture, and more.
Oracle’s new Java subscription model to cost a lot more: Gartner
In January, Oracle replaced the Java SE and Java SE Desktop subscription with the new Java SE Universal subscription that charges enterprise on a per employee metric instead of a per processor or per named user plus metric.
Project Valhalla: A look inside Java’s epic refactor
Valhalla is nothing short of a Java language overhaul, promising to correct longstanding performance issues. Here's a first look at what's coming, starting with the new value classes and primitive classes.
GitHub Copilot update includes security vulnerability filtering
GitHub says the controversial AI-assisted coding tool is now being used by more than 400 organizations to increase developer productivity and improve code quality.
Docker, Maven lead the way in packages
The JFrog Software report also listed NPM JavaScript among the leaders while Rust Cargo showed impressive growth.
C++ still shining in language popularity index
The language grew nearly 6% year over year in Tiobe's index and ranks fifth on PYPL's popularity index.
The tech leader's guide to 2023
What's ahead for cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, AI-based application development, and extended reality in 2023? Here's a roadmap from some of tech's most forward-thinking leaders.
Oracle per-employee Java licensing could benefit rivals
Eclipse, Azul, other providers may see increased Java downloads from new Oracle pricing based on total number of employees rather than number of users.
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Gradient descent in Java
Find out why backpropagation and gradient descent are key to prediction in machine learning, then get started with training a simple neural network using gradient descent and Java code.
Oracle per-employee Java pricing causes concern
New pricing plan for Oracle Java SE starts at $15 per employee per month and scales downward based on number of users.
How to build a neural network in Java
The best way to understand neural networks is to build one for yourself. Let's get started with creating and training a neural network in Java.
8 programming languages we love to hate—but can’t live without
Tools masquerading as languages, maddening syntax, dusty old code that just won’t die—here's what has us shaking our fists.
JavaScript and Java both loved and hated
JavaScript and Java scored high as both most liked and most disliked programming languages in JetBrains’ State of the Developer Ecosystem survey. Perl was far and away the most disliked language.
JavaScript, Java, and Python skills top demand
And demand for TypeScript, Swift, Scala, Kotlin, and Go skills all exceed supply, according to CodinGame-CoderPad tech hiring report.
Kotlin 1.8.0 adds recursive copy, delete for directories
Latest upgrade to the Kotlin programming language adds support for Java 19 and introduces experimental functions for the JVM to recursively copy or delete directory content.
Java class data sharing upgrade would boost startup times
OpenJDK plan would improve support for archived Java heap objects in class data sharing, aligning with the Project Leyden effort to improve startup performance.
C++ wins programming language of the year award
Tiobe recognized C++ as the programming language with the biggest gain in popularity in 2022. C and Python were the runners-up.
Eclipse GlassFish catches up with Jakarta EE 10
The Eclipse GlassFish 7.0 application server implements the Jakarta EE 10 framework for enterprise-level Java deployments.
