https://javapro-en.svenruppert.com/authors/simon-ritter/Recent content in Simon Ritter on JAVAPRO InternationalHugoen-USTue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:01 +0000https://javapro-en.svenruppert.com/25-versions-in-30-years-a-brief-history-of-the-java-language/Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:01 +0000https://javapro-en.svenruppert.com/25-versions-in-30-years-a-brief-history-of-the-java-language/<p>In an interesting alignment of events, the twenty-fifth version of Java, JDK 25, is being released in 2025, which also happens to be the 30^(th) anniversary of the platform’s launch.</p> <p>This seems like an opportune time to have a look back at how the Java language has evolved and what new features are included in this latest release.</p> <p>The launch of Java officially happened on May 23^(rd), 1995. As we all know, Java’s popularity took off and, even today, continues to be one of the three most popular programming languages.</p>