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The Ultimate Guide to Java 9
After some months of delays, Java 9 is coming ! Java 9 is attended for general availability On September, 2017. In that article, you’re going to discover the major new features of Java 9. Don’t hesitate to leave me some comments if I forgot some important things. Main Features Java Platform Module System – JSR 376 Process API Updates – JEP…
Jury rules in Google’s favor over Oracle : Android makes “fair use” of Java APIs
At the end of a two-week trial, a federal jury concluded that Android, the Google’s Mobile Operating System, makes "fair use" of Java APIs. Android doesn’t infringe Oracle-owned copyrights. Indeed, the Google’s re-implementation of 37 Java APIs is protected by "fair use" doctrine. After three days of deliberations, the jury unanimously answered "yes" in Google’s favor to the following question…
Discover Top 5 new features expected in Java 9
Java 8 has been released in 2014 and can be considered as a major version for Java Platform with introduction of Lambdas and Streams for example. But, one essential feature was missing ! Modular system, aka Jigsaw, has been postponed to Java 9. Originally planned for 2016, Java 9 has been reported to March 2017. It will be 3 years…
Google is thinking to add Swift support on Android ? Don’t forget Kotlin !
Since Swift has been open sourced, it has received a lot of interests from individual developers or giant brands like Google, Facebook or Uber. Now, some sources reported that Google is considering making Swift a « first class » language for Android. Currently, Google’s Android operating system supports Java as its « first class » language but because of litigations with Oracle, Google could…
Oracle claims $9.3 billion damages from Google for use of Java API in Android
Latest twist in the Oracle / Google battle around Android, Oracle now claims $ billion damages from Google for use of Java API in Android. Oracle sued Google six years ago, claiming that Google needs a license to use Java API in Android that is become the market-leading mobile OS. Crucial question is to know if Google’s use of Java…