is back!
Train held
Java 8 now set for Spring 2014 release
Its official. Mark Reinhold, the Java platforms Chief Architect, has announced that JDK 8 will arrive 18 March 2014.
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Subject to minor delays
Lambda problems leaves Java 8 Dev Preview indefinitely delayed
Scope of Project Lambda causes slip in complete milestone admits Chief Architect, and Project Lambda will need more time.
Get your fix
Friday 5 – JavaOne Edition
That time of week again – featuring music royalty, James Gosling, boxing robots and questionable dancing
Picking up the pieces
Project Jigsaw delay defended by Chief Architect Mark Reinhold
Mark Reinholds forthright explanation of Project Jigsaws delay has failed to quell dissent – but we agree that its probably the right call.
The next generation emerges with pieces missing
Java 8 won’t have Project Jigsaw, Expert Group formed
Java 8 and Java SE 8 are stirring, with Chief Architect Mark Reinhold revealing more details of who is playing a part in August 2013’s big release. But no module system just yet!
Copyright case almost closed
Google vs Oracle – Oracle’s intellectual case faltering as verdict nears
Both sides have now rested their cases after a feisty round of rebuttals. Now it’s down to the jury. James Gosling also reiterated his views on the case
JIRA not here yet
Oracle moves OpenJDK public bug database
Change of plans for Oracle’s OpenJDK as fully open JIRA is pushed further down the line
Controversial JSRs Made Public
Oracle Submit Four JSRs For Controversial JCP Vote
Oracle have submitted JSRs to the JCP vote, complete with explicit Field Of Use clause.
