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After 30 Years Of Code, Java Remains An Enterprise Cornerstone

CIODIVE, Friday, February 7th, 2025

Despite major changes in licensing and costs, the programming language is still a dominant force in software development.

As Java turns 30 this year, its grip on enterprise applications holds firm. The multipurpose programming language has evolved through more than two-dozen iterations, an acquisition by Oracle from Sun Microsystems in 2010 and recent changes in licensing.

Despite its age, Java remains deeply entrenched in business applications, from the web to the cloud.

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