Devnexus 2025 - 30 Years of #Java How Did We Get Here - Simon Ritter

This talk explores the history of Java, highlighting its evolution since it was launched on May 23rd, 1995 as a new programming language and development platform aimed at the burgeoning World Wide Web. The speaker, who began working at Sun Microsystems shortly after the release of JDK 1.0 and has extensive experience with Oracle and Azul, shares impactful milestones that contributed to Java's enduring popularity as one of the top three programming languages among developers. Attendees can expect an engaging session filled with anecdotes and nostalgic reflections on the development landscape over the past three decades.