As Java Turns 30, Developers Switch To OpenJDK
ComputerWeekly, Thursday, February 6th, 2025
James Gosling invented Java in 1995. It has been kept up to date and now supports artificial intelligence, but Oracle Java is no longer the preferred choice
The latest State of Java report from Azul Systems shows that the 30-year-old programming language has moved with the times and is being used for advanced applications like adding artificial intelligence (AI).
More than 2,000 Java users were surveyed for this year's report. Half (50%) of them were found to be building AI-enabled functionality that uses Java, surpassing the use of other popular languages, such as Python, that are more culturally associated with AI. This, according to Azul Systems, highlights Java's 'fit-for-purpose' nature, offering scalability, extensive libraries and seamless integration with existing enterprise systems.