The newest version of the Java Development Kit 23 (JDK) has four new features in the newest release. The two major features which are noteworthy so far is the Vector API, a second preview of the Stream Gatherers, and a preview of primitive types in patterns – such as instanceof and
      • Endmaker@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        7 months ago

        Nah, it’s more of inaction on the companies’ part. There are so many reasons for that, but IMO it boils down to poor engineering culture.

    • abbadon420@lemm.ee
      15·
      7 months ago

      That’s bad. 8 hasn’t been getting the essential security updates since march 2022. Of course money can buy a lot, but it’s still a bad idea. Even the Dutch govern.e t has mostly made the transition and they are no known for their elasticity