Microsoft for Java Developers

News, updates, and insights for Java development with Microsoft tools, Azure services, and OpenJDK.

Microsoft Build of OpenJDK – April 2023 Release

We are happy to announce the latest April 2023 patch & security update release for the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK. See the release notes for detailed changes present in the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK binaries. And download or install the binaries today. Check our release notes page for details on fixes and enhancements. As a ...

Embracing Virtual Threads: Migration Tips for Java Developers

As a Java developer, you may have already heard about virtual threads, a powerful feature introduced in Project Loom. Virtual threads provide a lightweight alternative to traditional threads, making writing scalable and efficient concurrent code easier. In this blog post, we will discuss migration tips for Java developers who want to make the ...

Java on Azure Tooling Update – March 2023

Hi everyone, welcome to the March update of Java on Azure Tooling. In this update, we will introduce Azure Event Hubs Support, Templates Enhancements for Azure Functions, and Log Streaming Improvements for Azure Spring Apps during deployment in IntelliJ IDEA. To use these new features, please download and install the Azure Toolkit for IntelliJ...