Java Might've Just Turned 30, But It's Still Going Strong And Here To Stay
ITPro, Friday, May 23rd, 2025
The popular programming language still has a lot of gas in the tank
Java, one of the world's most popular programming languages, has officially turned 30 - but it's still a long way from reaching its twilight years.
The programming language was first released in May 1995, and its launch came at a pivotal time in the development of the world wide web. The programming language was perfectly suited to cater for growing interactivity and multimedia requirements.
Java was created by James Gosling while working at Sun Microsystems, which was acquired by Oracle in 2010. Java development began some years before as part of a project - originally called 'Oak' - aimed at revolutionizing interactive television.