JavaConference50min
30 Years of Java - How Did We Get Here?
This session offers a concise history of Java’s evolution from its 1995 launch to its ongoing popularity, highlighting key milestones and personal anecdotes from decades at Sun, Oracle, and Azul. Attendees can expect insights and nostalgic stories about Java’s enduring impact on enterprise and internet-scale development.
Simon RitterAzul
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Wednesday, October 8, 15:10-16:00
Room 5
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May 23rd, 1995, saw the launch of not just a new programming language but an entire development and deployment platform. Initially targeted at the brand-new world of browsers and the World Wide Web, it quickly became the de facto standard for internet-scale enterprise applications.
Remarkably, thirty years later, it is still always in the top three most popular languages in use by developers.
How did this happen?
In this session, we’ll take a whirlwind tour of the history of Java, recalling many of the milestones along the way.
I started working for Sun Microsystems in February 1996, roughly the same week JDK 1.0 was launched. Through fourteen years at Sun, five at Oracle and nearly ten at Azul, I’ll bring plenty of anecdotes about Java’s history (and some souvenirs). Be prepared for some serious developer nostalgia!
Remarkably, thirty years later, it is still always in the top three most popular languages in use by developers.
How did this happen?
In this session, we’ll take a whirlwind tour of the history of Java, recalling many of the milestones along the way.
I started working for Sun Microsystems in February 1996, roughly the same week JDK 1.0 was launched. Through fourteen years at Sun, five at Oracle and nearly ten at Azul, I’ll bring plenty of anecdotes about Java’s history (and some souvenirs). Be prepared for some serious developer nostalgia!
Simon Ritter
Simon Ritter is the Deputy CTO of Azul. Simon joined Sun Microsystems in 1996 and spent time working in both Java development and consultancy. He has been presenting Java technologies to developers since 1999 focusing on the core Java platform as well as client and embedded applications. At Azul, he continues to help people understand Java and Azul’s JVM products.
Simon is a Java Champion and two time recipient of the JavaOne Rockstar award. In addition, he represents Azul on the JCP Executive Committee, the OpenJDK Vulnerability Group as well as the JSR Expert Group since Java SE 9.
Simon is a Java Champion and two time recipient of the JavaOne Rockstar award. In addition, he represents Azul on the JCP Executive Committee, the OpenJDK Vulnerability Group as well as the JSR Expert Group since Java SE 9.
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