With the recent zero-day exploit for Java, we're beating the "update Java now" drum and playing the "disable Java altogether" fife in the SecurityWatch parade. If that wasn't enough, recent news ...

What the recent changes to support and licensing of Java developer tools means for you.

(Technically, the field of use restriction meant you would need to pay a license fee if you used Java for embedded or single-use applications.) The OTNLA is much more restrictive.

How do you use the potential of the cloud for Java development and remain sustainable and cost-efficient?

Java is mainly required for the HSQLDB database engine (used by our database product Base) and to make use of accessibility and assistive technologies. Furthermore some wizards rely on Java ...

Half of organizations that use or deploy Java-based applications and infrastructure also use Java to code AI functionality, according to the Azul 2025 State of Java report.

If you need Java, use this one instead My ZDNet colleague Ed Bott has exposed some icky practices at Oracle regarding their monetization of the end-user JRE install.

The Kotlin vs Java debate is a new one, with each language having their own merits But what exactly makes them stand apart? That's what we aim to explore.