With the recent reports of Java™'s imminent demise, you're probably wondering if it's time to leave the platform behind for greener pastures. Before you make a decision, step back and examine the Java ecosystem, along with that of its competitors, to see if the rumors have any substance. It's time, in other words, to have a State of the Java Union address, holding neither pride nor prejudice in the evaluation of the platform.
Is Java ripe for replacement?