1. Java is easy to learn Every programming language comes with a learning curve, but Java shares many similarities with C, C++ and JavaScript. Anyone with experience in any of those languages will ...

With the release of Vert.x 2.0, now is the perfect time to learn about this JVM-based distributed application framework that was inspired by Node.js, but built to leverage the Java platform APIs.

For the first time since 2012, Java is not in one of the two top spots in RedMonk's programming language popularity list.

The OpenJDK community is developing a number of long-term projects to modernize Java even further. Those to watch out for in 2024 are Panama, Valhalla, Galahad and Leyden.

Most programming jobs list a variety of languages. That's because most real-world projects require a mix of tools. So, even if you see an ad for a Java programmer, SQL is probably in the mix.

Lambda expressions are the biggest features integrated into Java 8. This functional programming paradigm was, until now, missing from Java. Its inclusion now will only help Java grow in the right ...

Twenty-year-old Java, despite being long in the tooth, is still the most popular programming language for developing enterprise applications. The TIOBE index, which is one measure of the popularity of ...

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As 2011 approaches, eWEEK takes a look at the top 18 programming languages for developers going into the new year. This list is filled with the tried and true. In some instances, some observers ...