JVM languages - Scala, Groovy, Grails, Jruby
The Java platform is highly robust because the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) supports much more than just the core Java language. Application developers need to choose which of the JVM languages to run on the virtual machine. Scala, Groovy, Grails, and Jruby are all popular choices. Scala is an object oriented language designed to be highly scalable. Groovy is similar to the standard Java language with several additional features. The Grails framework leverages Groovy under a "coding by convention" paradigm. Learn about all of these Java languages and more in this topic section.
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10 Oracle Code One 2019 sessions to check out
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How to get the most out of Oracle Code One 2019
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A simple Java Function interface example: Learn Functional programming fast
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Scala: Lightweight functional programming for Java
Scala provides a lightweight code option for Java development, but there could be a steep learning curve. Learn a little about Scala and if it's worth adopting. Continue Reading
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Why there's not really a best first programming language to learn
Some consider Java to be the best first programming language for developers to learn. But does it really matter? Most languages are made up of the same building blocks. Continue Reading
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This history of GitHub and Java's role in it
Ruby played a big role in the history of GitHub, but Java now plays a bigger part. At Oracle Code One, GitHub engineering manager Rafer Hazen provided plenty of reasons why. Continue Reading
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Java's popularity hinges on future developers, adaptability
Java needs to focus on the youth, adapt to emerging tech and constantly evaluate its performance to remain popular among developers. Continue Reading
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No doubt now about Java release cycle
At the Oracle Code One keynote, the recent track record of on-time releases and feature enhancements is a topic to boast about. Continue Reading
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Exploring the versatility of Groovy programming
Java developers should peruse Groovy's programming features, such as dynamic typing with static type checks, DSL builders and more. Continue Reading
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Java video games, like Minecraft, keep the language popular
The next generation of Java developers can learn the ins and outs of the language through an unlikely source: video games such as Minecraft. Continue Reading
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Microsoft vs. IBM: A major shift in Java support
Once an afterthought in the Java community, Microsoft has seemingly overtaken IBM as the preeminent advocate among developers at the Oracle Code One conference. Continue Reading
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The reasons the COBOL language is irrelevant -- and why Java's okay
Word in the Java community is that it is slowly becoming outdated. Some beg to differ, including those who suggest that COBOL is the dying language. Continue Reading