Programming languages come and go, but few can claim the popularity and longevity of Java. That trend will undoubtedly continue for 2022 and beyond. Here are the top five reasons why Java is the right ...

Before the Java language was known as Java, it was called Oak—a language for building embedded applications on smart consumer electronics. However, the idea of networked smart devices everywhere was ...

Microsoft continues to make positive strides in the world of open source. The company once considered open source software to be an anathema, but now it’s common for Microsoft to pull software ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

In the short history of the Web, the key decision has often been which Web server to pick. Today, for large corporations, the big decision has become which Java application server to choose. Selecting ...

James Gosling, the key developer of the Java platform while he was at now-defunct Sun Microsystems, said Tuesday that Oracle, which bought Sun earlier this year, has an excellent understanding of the ...

Open-source-software company JBoss is releasing updated editions of its Java application server and Web portal software, adding support for industry standards. In July, JBoss intends to release the ...