



Java SE 8 was a major release for the Java language and platform. It was the single largest upgrade ever to the Java programming model, with coordinated core code evolution of the virtual machine, core language, and libraries. Java SE 8 included Lambdas, the Streams API, the Nashorn JavaScript engine, and so much more . Check out What's New in JDK8 . Java Champion Venkat Subramanian can you show you how to transform your code to Java SE 8 at the OTN Virtual Technology Summit replay.

2) Java EE 8 JSR Approved

The umbrella JSR (JSR 366) for Java EE 8 was approved. New features were prioritized with help of a community survey that had thousands of responses (results here, PDF). The main focus of this release is on support for HTML5 and the emerging HTTP 2.0 standard; enhanced simplification and managed bean integration; and improved infrastructure for applications running in the cloud. Now the gnarly part, making it all work. You and/or your JUG can get involved by Adopting a JSR.

3) 8 Gazillion** Devices Running Java

**8 Gazillion is a made up number. Whatever the number is, the IoT explosion continues and Java is right there, running and connecting to tiny devices. OTN sponsored a Developer Challenge where developers from around the world proved their intelligence and creativity. You can get started in this exciting world with the Raspberry Pi and Java Training playlist. Also, Java ME 8 provides a set a bunch of demos and sample code. 4) OpenJDK 8

OpenJDK provided a way for developers to collaborate on the open source reference implementation of the Java SE platform. With help from large companies (Intel, SAP, Red Hat, IBM, Apple, Oracle, Twitter and Microsoft), individual developers, and everything inbetween, Java SE 8 was poked and prodded in all the right ways.

8 Great Tracks

With rising attendance, lots of newcomers, 5) JavaOne:Great TracksWith rising attendance, lots of newcomers, IoT magic , and killer sessions, JavaOne 2014 rocked San Francisco last year. It included 8 great tracks, including the track focusing on Agile development. Both embraced and mocked, Agile is a topic developers need to understand, and JavaOne sessions provided lots of insights. You can view recordings the JavaOne 2014 sessions but not the hallway networking or parties.







The JCP continues to do its critical work of developing standard technical specifications for Java technology. The JCP is also working on improving itself, and is becoming more 6) The JCP Celebrated 8 * 2 - 1 Years The JCP continues to do its critical work of developing standard technical specifications for Java technology. The JCP is also working on improving itself, and is becoming more open and transparent . It’s currently on JCP.next.3 , and you are invited to join.

7) Not 8 But 13 New Java Champions

These men and women are passionate Java technology experts and community leaders, and are "champions" as both a noun and a verb. They were community-nominated and selected. Congratulations! Anton Arhipov (Estonia), Mert Caliskan (Turkey), Jean-Michel Doudoux (France), Markus Eisele (Germany), David Gageot (France), Trisha Gee (Spain), Arun Gupta (US), Marc Hoffmann (Germany), Justin Lee (US), Simon Maple (UK), Maurice Naftalin (Scotland), Zoran Severac (Serbia), and Mario Torre (Germany)