By John K. Waters
The EC oversees the work of the Expert Groups that define Java specifications, essentially guiding the evolution of Java.
By John K. Waters
The event included a ton of Java content -- sessions, events, keynotes -- with some new tracks aimed at developers building databases-focused apps and MySQL developers. All in all, a very Java conference, and with the language and platform evolving in so many directions, it's probably the best we can hope for.
The guidance comes in the form of two Tech Talks videos: "Bringing Your Apps to the New iPad Pro" and "Designing for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil."
Google announced a bevy of improvements to its Firebase mobile development platform, including enhancements to machine learning, workflow integration, IDE support and more.
Compuware took another step on its mission to bring DevOps to the mainframe, partnering with CollabNet VersionOne to integrate respective offerings.