Java Annotated Monthly – July 2026 - The JetBrains Blog
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The July 2026 edition of Java Annotated Monthly, curated by Irina Mariasova, offers a comprehensive roundup of the latest developments in the Java and Kotlin ecosystems, AI advancements, and notable technological trends. Highlights include Tom Cools' insights on optimizing complex problems with Timefold Solver 2.0, Felienne Hermans' keynote on cognitive programming from J-Spring, and Holly Cummins' revelations on benchmarking pitfalls. The edition also covers significant Java updates like the integration of JEP 401 into OpenJDK, tutorials on AI-enhanced Java applications, and the progress of Kotlin, now celebrating its 15th anniversary. Additionally, it explores AI's intersection with software development, offering numerous articles on AI-powered tools, frameworks, and security. Upcoming events such as WeAreDevelopers in Berlin and JConf Dominicana are spotlighted, alongside cultural discussions on platform engineering and data-driven conversations in tech. The issue concludes with updates from JetBrains and invites reader contributions for future editions.
| Trend | Post Mentions | Total Month Mentions | Posts | Companies | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Coding Assistant | 3 | 1,864 | 516 | 156 | -17% |
| AI Agents | 2 | 6,829 | 1,441 | 261 | +10% |
| LLM | 2 | 7,655 | 1,347 | 245 | +22% |
| Harness engineering | 1 | 262 | 158 | 63 | +3% |
| MCP | 1 | 10,922 | 895 | 210 | +41% |
| Platform Engineering | 1 | 1,431 | 351 | 79 | -11% |
| Serverless | 1 | 775 | 251 | 99 | -24% |
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