A significant Java update was announced, introducing Project Loom and the long-awaited Virtual Threads. This enhancement promises to address multi-threading performance issues, improving throughput for I/O-bound applications. The new features, set to be part of JDK 17, could potentially replace green threads, simplifying concurrency management in Java development. This update marks a significant step towards modernizing the Java platform and addressing developers’ demands for more efficient concurrent programming. For more details, visit: https://www.infoq.com/news/2025/07/java-news-roundup-jun30-2025/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global