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The way Java is getting modernized makes it one of the most popular languages to code in and a continual top choice for creating business applications for enterprises.

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Visual Studio Code is getting more Java programming functionality in a new extension from Microsoft -- in collaboration with Red Hat -- that adds debugging capabilities.

IBM's new product offering, Code Assistant for IBM Z, leverages a generative AI model to translate COBOL code to Java.

Java is a popular programming language that every programmer should learn. This article explains much of what you need to know.