A Java library just tried to trick AI coding agents into deleting your tests, and it almost worked

The latest flare-up in the debate over AI-assisted coding did not come from a new model release or a benchmark result. It came from a single ...

Minecraft Java vs. Bedrock: A full breakdown of Minecraft's two major versions and which one you should buy

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.
Wired

Ex-Sun Boss Defends Google's Right to Java on Android

Taking the stand during the ongoing court battle between Google and Oracle over the use of the Java programming language on Google's Android mobile operating system, Jonathan Schwartz -- the former ...
ZDNet

Java at 30: How a language designed for a failed gadget became a global powerhouse

Some programming languages, such as Rust, Go, or TypeScript, are cool. Others, including Cobol and Java, are regarded as dull. However, while Java, which turned 30 on May 23, may not be the most ...
Security

Oracle plans to end Java serialization, but that’s not the end of the story

Recently, on the "Ask The Architect" session from the Devoxx UK 2018 conference, Oracle's chief architect, Mark Reinhold, shared his thoughts about Java’s serialization mechanism which he called a ...

Using C Libraries in Java 3: Complex Applications, Pitfalls, and Best Practices

The FFM API makes accessing C libraries convenient but also presents challenges. Helper functions and best practices make it ...