TheServerSide

Java modules and Project Jigsaw a source of JavaOne 2017 pride

Mark Reinhold, Chief Architect of Java, took the stage during this year's keynote address at JavaOne to provide an update about Java 9. His JavaOne 2017 presentation highlighted the work his team put ...
TheServerSide

Oracle's Project Leyden uses static images to ease Java pain

A new project from Oracle seeks to solve the nagging problem of slow Java startup times and other performance-related issues. Dubbed Project Leyden, the effort will address these pain points by ...
ExtremeTech

Project Sumatra improves Java performance with OpenCL graphics card acceleration

Java is a programming language that allows developers to write once and deploy everywhere -– from high-end gaming desktops to smartphones. Its OS-agnostic and widespread nature is one of its strongest ...
InfoWorld

Modularity in Java 9: Stacking up with Project Jigsaw, Penrose, and OSGi

This article provides an overview of proposals, specifications, and platforms aimed at making Java technology more modular in Java 9. I’ll discuss factors contributing to the need for a more modular ...
InfoWorld

Add dynamic Java code to your application

JavaServer Pages (JSP) is a more flexible technology than servlets because it can respond to dynamic changes at runtime. Can you imagine a common Java class that has this dynamic capability too? It ...