Marit Van Dijk Explains How to Read Code

On March 13, Azul gathered Java developers, enthusiasts, and Java Champions to celebrate 30 years of Java. An impressive lineup of luminaries gave presentations, including Developer Advocate Marit Van Dijk. Marit discussed how developers learn how to write code and how to write c … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 day ago

The Hidden Cost of Unused and Dead Code

Unused and dead code accumulates in our applications over time without notice. Unused code limits developer time and resources needed to build, run and maintain your applications. Just as your body deserves (and needs) a regular health check, your codebase deserves (and needs) th … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 days ago

Frank Greco’s Deep Dive into AI and Java

Frank discusses how AI, like programming languages including Java, is based on patterns, and gives specific guidance on AI and Java. The post Frank Greco’s Deep Dive into AI and Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 6 days ago

Changes Included in Release 25.02 of Azul Zing Builds of OpenJDK

Azul Zing Builds of OpenJDK, the optimized Java runtime within Azul Platform Prime, has reached release 25.02 of Azul Zing builds of OpenJDK. The post Changes Included in Release 25.02 of Azul Zing Builds of OpenJDK appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 8 days ago

How ReadyNow Improves Java Warmup Time

This is the second blog post in a series on faster Java application warmup. The first blog post, Faster Java Warmup: CRaC versus ReadyNow, explained how CRaC and ReadyNow use different methods to achieve faster Java warmup. This post takes a deeper look into how ReadyNow improves … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 9 days ago

Is the Cost and Complexity of Removing Java Worth It?

Removing Java can be a complex process, given the pervasive nature of the programming language and toolkit. The post Is the Cost and Complexity of Removing Java Worth It? appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 14 days ago

Venkat Subramaniam’s Discussion of Behind-the-Scenes Java Innovation

On March 13, Azul gathered Java developers, enthusiasts, and Java Champions to celebrate 30 years of Java. An impressive lineup of luminaries gave presentations, including author and Java luminary Venkat Subramaniam. Venkat discussed his appreciation for little-recognized behind- … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 15 days ago

Keeping Java Applets Alive with Azul Platform Core

Azul has helped hundreds of enterprises find a viable way forward for their Java applets and JWS implementations, minimizing risk. The post Keeping Java Applets Alive with Azul Platform Core appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 16 days ago

CIO Survey: Forecasting Cloud Infrastructure and Application Costs Is a Struggle

According to a new CIO survey, 83% spend more on their cloud infrastructure and applications than they anticipated. The post CIO Survey: Forecasting Cloud Infrastructure and Application Costs Is a Struggle appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 21 days ago

OpenJDK Security Improvements Are Making Java Safer

OpenJDK security improvements have made Java significantly safer while also simplifying the development process for software engineers. The post OpenJDK Security Improvements Are Making Java Safer appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 22 days ago

Faster Java Application Warmup: CRaC versus ReadyNow

Azul has different solutions to help achieve faster Java application warmup, including CRaC and ReadyNow. This post explains the differences. The post Faster Java Application Warmup: CRaC versus ReadyNow appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 23 days ago

6 ITAM/SAM Steps for Oracle Java Pricing

With limited asset management capabilities, companies can make expensive mistakes. Here are six steps for Oracle Java pricing changes. The post 6 ITAM/SAM Steps for Oracle Java Pricing appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 28 days ago

Watch for JDK Support Policies and Costs

Because there are many providers, evaluating JDK support options can be challenging. Here are some considerations for distinguishing them. The post Watch for JDK Support Policies and Costs appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 29 days ago

Six JDK 24 Features You Should Know About

I've chosen six new JDK 24 features that are particularly relevant and interesting for developers and those deploying Java. The post Six JDK 24 Features You Should Know About appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Last Chance to Celebrate 30 Years of Java

This is your last chance to attend a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java with sessions, festivities, and surprises. The post Last Chance to Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Ondro Mihályi Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. Today we’re profiling Ondro Mihályi. The post Ondro Mihályi Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

A Guide to Easy Java Migration to Azul

Java migrations with Azul provide a comprehensive ecosystem of support to ensure companies can make this transition smoothly. The post A Guide to Easy Java Migration to Azul appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Tobi Ajila Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. Today we’re profiling Tobi Ajila. The post Tobi Ajila Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Security Issues Continue to Impact DevOps Productivity

The second State of Java Survey confirms that Java continues to innovate, adapt, and lead enterprise business application development. The post Security Issues Continue to Impact DevOps Productivity appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Richard Fichtner Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. Today we’re profiling Richard Fichtner. The post Richard Fichtner Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Your Overly Honest Guide to a High-Performance Java Platform 

The right high-performance Java platform for you depends on what is critical to your business and on your Java workload. The post Your Overly Honest Guide to a High-Performance Java Platform appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Geertjan Wielenga Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. Today we’re profiling Geertjan Wielenga. The post Geertjan Wielenga Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Simon Martinelli Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. Today we’re profiling Simon Martinelli. The post Simon Martinelli Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Carmen Delgado Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. Today we’re profiling Carmen Delgado. The post Carmen Delgado Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Java Experts Discuss the State and Future of Java

Three Java experts got together to analyze Azul's State of Java survey findings and discuss the future of Java. The post Java Experts Discuss the State and Future of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Oracle Support for Java 8 with JavaFX Is Ending

Oracle will end support for JavaFX in JDK 8 in March 2025 and will stop providing Java 8 builds with OpenJFX. Let's review your options. The post Oracle Support for Java 8 with JavaFX Is Ending appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Simon Ritter Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. Today we’re profiling Simon Ritter. The post Simon Ritter Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Azul Zing’s Impact on JDK 21 Performance and Upgrading

Azul’s Java Performance Engineering Lab tested Azul Zing versus other OpenJDK distributions on JDK 21. What does this mean for upgrading? The post Azul Zing’s Impact on JDK 21 Performance and Upgrading appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Azul Achieves DORA Compliance

In December Azul announced that the integrated risk management practices for its OpenJDK solutions fully support the requirements of the European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) provisions. The stability, resilience and integrity of Azul’s solution not only ensu … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Gerrit Grunwald Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. We’re profiling one of our presenters, Marit Van Dijk. The post Gerrit Grunwald Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Organizations Tackle High Cloud Costs, but Cloud Overages Are Still Common

The second State of Java Survey confirms that Java continues to innovate, adapt, and lead enterprise business application development. The post Organizations Tackle High Cloud Costs, but Cloud Overages Are Still Common appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Ja … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

ProLicense Compares Azul Platform Core and Amazon Corretto

Oracle audit consultancy ProLicense conducted an OpenJDK comparison between two OpenJDK distributions, Azul Platform Core and Amazon Corretto. The post ProLicense Compares Azul Platform Core and Amazon Corretto appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Suppo … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Marit Van Dijk Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. We’re profiling one of our presenters, Marit Van Dijk. The post Marit Van Dijk Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

State of Java Reveals The Great Oracle Java Migration Continues

Azul’s 2025 State of Java Survey & Report shows that the shift away from Oracle Java continues based on Oracle's employee-based pricing. The post State of Java Reveals The Great Oracle Java Migration Continues appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Suppor … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Move Stalled Java Application Migrations to AWS

Explore how Azul Platform Prime and AWS address stalled Java migrations to AWS and why they’re the ultimate duo for cloud success. The post Move Stalled Java Application Migrations to AWS appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Frank Greco Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and Java luminaries host a virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. We’re profiling one of our presenters, Frank Greco. The post Frank Greco Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

State of Java Survey Confirms Majority of Enterprise Apps Are Built on Java

Azul’s 2025 State of Java Survey & Report shows that the shift away from Oracle Java continues based on Oracle's employee-based pricing. The post State of Java Survey Confirms Majority of Enterprise Apps Are Built on Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Java Champion Venkat Subramaniam Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and industry-leading Java luminaries will host an engaging virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. Join us for informative sessions, festivities, and surprises. We’re profiling the presenters, and today’s post is about Dr. Venkat Subramaniam. Dr. Venkat Sub … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Oracle Java Pricing Hikes Still Aren’t Worth Celebrating

Oracle threw a surprise Price Hiking Party for Java in 2023. Java users are still leaving the Oracle Java pricing party early. The post Oracle Java Pricing Hikes Still Aren’t Worth Celebrating appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Join Duke and Celebrate 30 Years of Java

On March 13, Azul and industry-leading Java luminaries will host an engaging virtual event to celebrate 30 years of Java. Join us for informative sessions, festivities, and surprises. Join Azul and industry-leading Java luminaries for an engaging virtual event celebrating 30 year … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Java Application Performance Comparison: Azul Zing and OpenJDK

Azul’s Java Performance Engineering Lab tests the code speed of Azul Zing and other OpenJDK distributions for application performance. The post Java Application Performance Comparison: Azul Zing and OpenJDK appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Advanced Fleet Right-Sizing with High-Performance Java Platforms

Let's look at the specific challenges and strategies for right-sizing with Java application fleets in cloud environments. The post Advanced Fleet Right-Sizing with High-Performance Java Platforms appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Use Spot Instances to Lower Your Cloud Costs

Enhance cloud costs with commitment discount models like Spot Instances, Reserved Instances, and Savings Plans. The post Use Spot Instances to Lower Your Cloud Costs appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Tools for the Fastest Java Migrations

The fastest Java migrations from Oracle to an alternative provider start with careful planning and a complete JDK usage inventory. The post Tools for the Fastest Java Migrations appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Find Undead Code in Your Java Environments

Learn how eliminating undead code can enhance the overall performance and maintainability of your applications. The post Find Undead Code in Your Java Environments appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 4 months ago

6 ITAM Options for Oracle Java

Here are six ITAM options for Oracle Java when you have to decide whether to stay with Oracle and pay or switch to another Java provider. The post 6 ITAM Options for Oracle Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 4 months ago

5 Ways to Reduce Cloud Waste

Get some recommendations for tools for tagging cloud resources, monitoring application performance, and reducing cloud waste. The post 5 Ways to Reduce Cloud Waste appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 4 months ago

Roundtable Discusses AI Integration for Java

Azul Senior Director of Product Management Erik Costlow moderated an InfoQ roundtable panel on AI integration for Java. The post Roundtable Discusses AI Integration for Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 4 months ago