Java News Roundup: Simple JSON API, JEPs for JDK 28, Oracle CPUs, Embabel 1.0, Azul Payara, Helidon
InfoQ, Monday, July 27th, 2026
Java ecosystem updates featuring JDK 28 JEPs, Oracle security patches, and new releases from Embabel, Azul Payara, and Helidon.
This week's Java roundup covers significant developments in the OpenJDK ecosystem, including two JEPs elevated to Proposed to Target status for JDK 28: JEP 539 on Strict Field Initialization and JEP 401 on Value Objects. Oracle released quarterly Critical Patch Updates across multiple JDK versions and announced plans for more frequent monthly security updates.
Notable third-party releases include Embabel 1.0 with production-ready experimental APIs, Azul Payara 7.2.0 with new CDI features, and Helidon 4.5.1 with enhanced security defaults for GraphQL and OIDC.