Java has long been a powerhouse programming language thanks to its portability, robustness and extensive ecosystem. However, one major challenge for Java developers is interoperation with native code.

Major Java enhancement projects for the coming year include work on code reflection, AOT compilation, eight-byte object headers, and finalizing the structured concurrency and scoped values APIs. Java ...

OpenJDK project teams will focus work on features such as value types, code reflection, AOT compilation, and structured concurrency in the coming year. Oracle’s Java team in 2026 will work toward ...