Java Renaissance
Explore the Java Renaissance in this 47-minute conference talk from YOW! Australia 2023. Delve into the evolution of Java, from its challenging past to its promising future, as Georges Saab, Senior Vice President of Java development at Oracle, discusses the factors driving renewed enthusiasm for the platform. Learn about key features in Java 21, ongoing OpenJDK projects like Loom, Panama, and Amber, and how these innovations address modern development challenges. Discover the impact of virtual threads, improvements in garbage collection, and the shift towards data-oriented programming. Gain insights into Java's accessibility initiatives, including the Oracle Java platform extension for VS Code and the Java playground. Understand the rationale behind Java's development approach and future directions, including Project Leyden and the concept of shifting computation.