With each new Java platform release, the stewards of the language always include a few new preview features that can be toyed with only if a developer knows how to unlock the capabilities at runtime.

The benefits of using Java alternatives such as Azul might include cost optimisation, higher performance and vulnerability management. Java is one of the world’s most popular programming languages.

The latest State of Java report from Azul Systems shows that the 30-year-old programming language has moved with the times and is being used for advanced applications like adding artificial ...