Oracle’s Java team sat down with me last week for a fast-moving briefing on Java 25 and the broader direction of the platform. The headline: JDK 25 is an LTS release, the second on Oracle’s new ...

Java dominates the backend development, which supports everything from enterprise systems to cloud-native applications. With the advent of microservices and cloud-based solutions as well as increased ...

After nearly three months of waiting, the cutest Minecraft update ever is finally live. The Version 26.1 update brings a major overhaul to all baby mobs, adds a new item called the golden dandelion, ...

JDK 26 moves to general production availability. This short-term release is backed by six months of Premier-level support. Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, the latest standard Java release from Oracle, ...

Passionate and pragmatic Software Engineer at the intersection of backend, data engineering, and developer tooling. I’ve started my programming journey more than 8 years ago with a book on learning ...

Minecraft is entering a new era in 2026. With the launch of Minecraft Java 26.1, Mojang is not just releasing another content patch — it’s introducing a new yearly versioning system and laying down ...

Minecraft Java Snapshot 26.1 marks the beginning of the development cycle for 2026 and presents a mix of playful charm and robust engineering. The major highlight of this release is the complete ...

After today, baby mobs are no longer just tiny versions of their adult counterparts with oversized heads. The devs have given them unique models, textures, and even custom sounds. Minecraft 26.1 ...