After a two-year hiatus, Oracle's JavaOne conference returned to Redwood Shores to celebrate 30 years of Java and the release of Java 24, featuring historical insights from Sun Microsystems co-founder Scott McNealy.

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JavaOne 2025 marked the return of Oracle's JavaOne conference to Redwood Shores, celebrating 30 years of Java and the release of Java 24. The event featured historic insights from Sun Microsystems co-founder Scott McNealy, who reflected on Java's journey and its continued relevance. The conference included keynotes, community activities, and learning sessions, drawing attendees from 45 countries. Noteworthy moments included McNealy's humorous anecdotes and the introduction of the new open-source platform, LittleHorse, by his son Colt McNealy.

JavaOne 2025: Talks, History, Community, and Scott McNealy