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By George PanagiotopoulosThis week's Java roundup for April 28th, 2025 features news highlighting: four JEPs proposed to target and targeted for JDK 25; new JEPs; three new JEPs; the eighth milestone release of Spring AI 1.0.0; Quarkus 3.22.0; the first release candidate of LangChain4j 1.0.0; the release of JReleaser 1.18.0; and Wildfly joins the Commonhaus Foundation.
By Michael RedlichJEP 512 enhances Java with Compact Source Files and Instance Main Methods in JDK 25, easing the learning curve for beginners. Key features include simplified syntax, automatic imports, and a new IO helper class, empowering developers to create programs with minimal complexity. These changes solidify Java's commitment to accessibility and innovation in programming.
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Best regards,
Mike
PS - I'll look forward to seeing you at tonight's www.orlandojug.org meeting