The Digital Press

Java celebrates 30 years as a dominant force in enterprise software development, continually evolving to meet modern computing needs such as AI and cloud native technologies.

Why it matters: Java's longevity ensures enterprises can maintain critical applications with a large pool of skilled developers.

The big picture: Despite many predicted successors, Java's ecosystem and performance innovations keep it central to business and AI application development.

Stunning stat: Azul’s Falcon JIT compiler outperforms OpenJDK's C2 compiler by 30 to 40%, dramatically boosting Java speed.

Commenters say: Many appreciate Java's resilience and adaptability, noting its ongoing relevance despite tech trends favoring newer languages.