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Technical Specifications for Java SE 7 and Java SE 8 Passed by JCP Executive
Committee Vote
Technical Roadmap Endorsed by All Major Java Players
Redwood Shores, Calif. – Dec. 7, 2010
News Facts
 In keeping with its commitment to advance Java faster and to support
standardization activities through the Java Community Process (JCP), Oracle
announced that the Java Specification Requests (JSRs) for the next two releases
of the Java Platform - JSR-336 and JSR-337 - have been formally approved by
an overwhelming majority in the JCP Executive Committee vote.
 With this ratification, the Java standard will progress through the JCP while the
open source reference implementation will be delivered through the OpenJDK
project.
 The plan, which includes community feedback and is endorsed by the JCP
Executive Committee, calls for standardization of these technologies in Java SE
7 within 2011, with Java SE 8 following in 2012.
o Java SE 7 includes language changes for improved developer
productivity, dynamically typed language support, and performance
improvements.
o Java SE 8 includes technologies in support of Java modularization and
language enhancements for advanced multi-core support.
Supporting Quotes
 “Oracle appreciates the efforts of the Executive Committee and the entire Java
community in helping to make this important step forward for the Java Platform,”
said Hasan Rizvi, senior vice president, Oracle Fusion Middleware and Java.
"Oracle outlined a specific roadmap for Java SE 7 and Java SE 8 at JavaOne in
September. We are pleased that the roadmap was ratified by the JCP Executive
Committee. We see it as the next step in our delivering significant updates to the
Java Platform and Language Specification."
 “The JCP Executive Committee approval of the Java SE 7, Java SE 8, and
component JSRs follows Oracle's recent announcements surrounding OpenJDK
momentum with IBM and Apple participation,” said Adam Messinger, vice
president, Oracle Fusion Middleware. “Together, these developments
demonstrate a renewed energy behind Java and strengthen its future as the
language and platform of choice.”
Java Facts and Figures
 1.1 billion desktops run Java
 930 million Java Runtime Environment downloads each year
 3 billion mobile phones run Java
 31 times more Java phones ship every year than Apple and Android combined
 100% of all Blu-ray Players Run Java
 1.4 billion Java Cards are manufactured each year
Supporting Resources
 Java Platform, Standard Edition
 OpenJDK
 JDK 7 Feature Roadmap
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