Scripting languages have proven their value to Java developers. They let users extend and customize the application's functionality and appearance, which adds value to the program. In addition ...

The next version of JavaSE 6, codenamed Mustang, will define a framework for scripts and scripting engines to interface and interoperate with Java. Try your hand at scripting using these tips.

On forums dedicated to answering questions for people who are new to Java programming (such as the Sun forum called New to Java), a common frustration vented by many of the “regulars” is when ...

Amongst other things, this allows very easy testing fo applications against Java 11, 14, 15 etc. because the jbang script has a --java option that allows execution of the script using the ...

The latest component of Oracle's Enterprise Manager, Application Testing Suite 9.0, is designed to test Web and SOA-based apps as well as the company's E-Business Suite. While Version 9.0's ...

This Java foundations quiz will test you on both the history of Java and other important concepts associated with programming in the world's most popular, object-oriented language. Good luck. These ...

Groovy, on the other hand, is new. It prompted me to look at Python-like scripting languages that run in a Java environment. In this article, I discuss Jython and Groovy, two scripting languages that ...

Java has been one of the top two programming languages for the past 10 years. How has it stood the test of time? Good design and continuous innovation have a lot to do with it.