Summary
Java has been one of the most important and influential technologies in enterprise business for more than 30 years. A panel of Java Champions gave us some of their predictions for 2026.
In this post you will learn:
- Eight predictions cover AI, vibe coding, security, and more
- Java Champions say Java’s influence will only grow stronger
- Macroeconomic conditions will affect how enterprises modernize applications
For more than three decades, Java has been one of the most durable and influential enterprise technologies. It underpins the systems that move global commerce, safeguard financial transactions, power digital experiences, and run mission-critical operations every day. But what about 2026?
Azul collected Java predictions from some of the most renowned Java Champions worldwide to outline where the industry is headed. The verdict is that Java’s influence across the enterprise is only growing stronger.
Eight predictions center on a variety of topics including:
- Artificial intelligence: Java will become the glue of enterprise AI.
- Vibe coding: Vibe coding will explode, but Java developers will remain as critical as ever.
- Application modernization: Java modernization will become a critical component of application modernization.
- Security: Security-driven optimization will reshape Java runtime strategy.
Plus eight more predictions about the short-term future of Java. Azul is the world’s most trusted open-source Java platform, delivered by the world’s most expert Java engineering team.
Read all eight predictions, consolidated in one easy-to-read ebook.
