Hey Peter, ask OpenClaw what Java looks like in 2026. It might surprise you both - JVM Weekly vol. 163

Rant Edition. Because sometimes AI-Bro narratives aren’t just annoying - they’re dangerously stupid. And I’m too tired for diplomacy, so I chose…

Feb 19 • Artur Skowronski

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Java reaches for the GPU, Records fall off the Cliff, and Gatherers prove that Data Structures still matter - JVM Weekly vol. 162

Babylon finally gets its JEP, Brian Goetz opens a new chapter of data-oriented programming, and two gems from the ecosystem.

Feb 12 • Artur Skowronski

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Understanding MCP Through Raw STDIO Communication with David Parry - JVM Weekly vol. 161

This month: MCP demystified, garbage collection wisdom, processor architecture deep dives, and IDE productivity tricks.

Feb 5 • Artur Skowronski

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January 2026

December / January Wrap Up and Release Radar - JVM Weekly vol. 160

I’ve gathered many interesting links that didn’t make it into previous issues. Many aren’t extensive enough for a full section, but they still seem…

Jan 22 • Artur Skowronski

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Java’s Plans for 2026 and new curiosities from JDK Mailing Lists - JVM Weekly vol. 159

Let's have a sneak peak into what will happen 2026!

Jan 15 • Artur Skowronski

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Everything you might have missed in Java in 2025 - JVM Weekly vol. 158

As they say - new year, new us. But before we jump full-speed into 2026, it’s time to clear our heads and go through a (slightly overdue) recap of 2025

Jan 8 • Artur Skowronski

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December 2025

Feature Freeze for JDK 26: What Will the New Edition Bring? - JVM Weekly vol. 157

Starting December 4th (yeah, missed it due to yester-week announcement), JDK 26 entered the Rampdown phase!

Dec 18, 2025 • Artur Skowronski

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I wrote a book for Manning... and it is not about Java - JVM Weekly vol. 156

Finally, I can spill the beans!

Dec 11, 2025 • Artur Skowronski

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The TornadoVM Programming Model Explained with Juan Fumero - JVM Weekly vol. 155

Today, Juan Fumero explains, how TornadoVM works under the hood.

Dec 4, 2025 • Artur Skowronski

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November 2025

November: The Rest of the Story - JVM Weekly vol. 154

I’ve gathered many interesting links in November that didn’t make it into previous issues. Many aren’t extensive enough for a full section, but they…

Nov 27, 2025 • Artur Skowronski

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Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4: The tastiest bites - JVM Weekly vol. 153

What new Spring brings to the table!

Nov 20, 2025 • Artur Skowronski

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"Think in Graphs, Not Just Chains: JGraphlet for TaskPipelines" with Shaaf Syed - JVM Weekly vol. 152

Today, Shaaf will share with us some insight from his library, JGraphlet.

Nov 6, 2025 • Artur Skowronski and Shaaf Syed

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