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Can you believe that the Java Community Process (JCP) turned 25 years old in 2023? That is a quarter of a century! Some of you may not have been born when the JCP was created in 1998!
The JCP was first announced in New York City in December of 1998. It was formed to ensure that high-quality specifications are developed using an inclusive, consensus-based approach. It was a formalization of the informal process used by Sun Microsystems to evolve Java starting in 1995. Requests are made to create Java Specifications (Java Specification Requests, or JSRs), and each JSR is developed by a Specification Lead working with a group of experts selected from the worldwide Java community. These Expert Groups help to ensure that each completed Specification meets the requirement of producing an accompanying Reference Implementation (demonstration that the Specification can be implemented) and Technology Compatibility Kit (a suite of tests, tools, and documentation used to test implementations for compliance with the Specification).
Much of the success of the Java programming language can be attributed to how the language evolves and how the worldwide community of Java developers collaborates in that evolution. The JCP has evolved over time from that first version of the process, with each iteration of the JCP revised as a JSR of its own. Subsequent versions of the JCP have introduced new milestones, requirements, or streamlining of requirements, but every update to the JCP Program has focused on maintaining the value of Java technology and community collaboration. Read more about the governance of the JCP Program.
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JUG Oberpfalz:
"We just wanted to take a moment to say a big congratulations to JCP on its 25th anniversary! This is such a fantastic achievement and a testament to all the incredible people who have been a part of the organization over the years. The Java ecosystem is lucky to have such a dedicated community and format for participation."
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Java Noroeste:
"We are very happy for JCP's 25th anniversary. It is very rewarding to be part of this celebration party.
Congratulations to everyone who has done a great job over these 25 years. Here's to another 25 years.
Congratulations!"
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Starting in the fall of 2023, we began celebrating 25 years of community collaboration in the JCP Program together with Java User Groups (JUGs) around the world. There are over 300 JUGs around the world and many of them are members of the JCP. JUGs can join the JCP as Partner Members. If you would like to join the JCP, go to https://jcp.org/en/participation/membership to find out more about how to do so.
We have made a 25-year commemoration video highlighting some images of our community members over the years, and we've asked our Java User Group community leaders to celebrate with their own communities as well.
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Over thirty Java User Groups joined us to celebrate around the world, in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America! We could not be more thankful. Below is a list of JUGs that celebrated with us, and a video highlighting many of the celebrations!
Atlanta JUG, Apeldoorn JUG, Australian Professional JUG, Bordeaux JUG, CZJUG, Central Ohio Java User Group, Ch'ti JUG, Comunidade Java Grude4J, GOJava, GreenTea JUG, Ingolstadt JUG, Iranian JUG, JUG Oberpfalz, Japan Java User Group, Java Hellenic User Group, Java Noroeste, Java User Group München, Java User Group Philippines, Javajo, Javaforum Malmö, Jozi JUG, KanJava, KnoxJava, Madrid JUG, Montreal JUG, NLJUG, NYJavaSIG, Nashville JUG, Portland JUG, Seattle JUG, Silicon Valley Java User Group, SouJava, Warsaw JUG
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Australian Professional Java User Group:
"The Australian Java User Group is delighted and honored to join in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Java Community Process (JCP). Please receive our heartfelt congratulations from the continent of Oceania."
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