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Strong Java LTS arrives with the release of 25

But efforts to simplify popular programming language for beginners are unlikely to boost popularity Oracle has released JDK ...

Java 25 is here: Lean programmes, immutable values and long-term support

The OpenJDK finalises numerous JDK Enhancement Proposals, including for immutable values, flexible constructors and slim Java ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Java 25 LTS Is Here, and IntelliJ IDEA Is Ready for It

Java 25 LTS is officially here, and with it comes a massive update to IntelliJ IDEA. The new version is all about making the ...
Ars Technica

create jar(java archive) file without manifest file?

I know there's no practical purpose to this it's entirely theoretical. and I know a jar file uses the zip format. But how does one create a jar file without a manifest file. (I don't mean creating a ...
TheServerSide

What are the differences between EAR, JAR and WAR files?

When Java applications are deployed, all of the files that constitute the Java app are compressed and packaged into a single file. While compressed files are typically given a .zip extension, the Java ...
InfoWorld

Automatic Deletion of Temporary Work Files in Java 7/Groovy

I have touched on several subjects in individual posts prior to this one that now come together in this single post. These subjects include use of File.deleteOnExit() in Groovy, creation of temporary ...
InfoQ

A Detailed Look at The New File API in Java 7

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
TheServerSide

What is a Java compiler?

A Java compiler is a program that takes the text file work of a developer and compiles it into a platform-independent Java file. Java compilers include the Java Programming Language Compiler (javac), ...
InfoWorld

Oracle to Java devs: Stop signing JAR files with MD5

Starting in April, Oracle will treat JAR files signed with the MD5 hashing algorithm as if they were unsigned, which means modern releases of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) will block those JAR ...