From Java Skeptic to Advocate: 25 Years of Java Development

This article recounts a 25-year journey with Java, transforming from initial skepticism to ardent advocacy. The author details Java's evolution, highlighting how new features reduce development complexity and improve code readability and maintainability. The supportive Java community, and Java's importance in the age of AI and cloud-native development, are also emphasized. The author encourages readers to learn Java and provides a learning roadmap.