Microsoft has just released jaz, a JVM launcher optimized for Azure that promises to speed up your cloud-based applications. As we've repeatedly stated, Java and cloud workloads go hand in hand, just loved by the enterprise. However one issue that still persists is how to tweak the JVM for better throughput, because in the cloud environment every milisecond counts. https://www.i-programmer.info/news/80-java/18120-jaz-faster-java-for-the-cloud.html
JetBrains has made special arrangements with Spring to facilitate the framework's better integration with the Kotlin language. What can we expect from this new partnership? https://www.i-programmer.info/news/80-java/18113-kotlin-and-spring-a-love-story-unfolds.html