As Java ages, the language continues to evolve with the times. The coding language is 20 years old this year, but Georges Saab, VP of software development, Java Platform Group for Oracle, said, “We’re not resting on our laurels that Java is the most popular platform in the world.” Instead, Saab is “looking forward to the cloud,” as well as Java’s role in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Reinvigorating Java

“Since Oracle became the steward of Java, we’ve been trying to reinvigorate” the language, Saab told John Furrier and Brian Gracely, cohosts of theCUBE, from the SiliconANGLE Media team, during Oracle OpenWorld 2015 in San Francisco. Saab discussed the use of Java on Wall Street and in mission-critical software, but also that it is growing popular with start-ups.

Saab shared that Oracle is “investing in Java in the cloud environment.” In addition, Oracle is attempting to predict “future hardware trends” so that Java can run smoothly on today’s devices, as well as future hardware.

Saab feels that Java is a cornerstone of coding because it is “easy to get started with” and is “easily understood,” whereas some languages become “unmaintainable soup” after a while. For these reasons, many students of computer science are starting with Java. Saab joked that he sees a future where the “whole world is writing Java.” However, with more levity, Saab predicted that the “trends in polyglot” will continue, leading to a mix of languages and enacting a generation to “master different styles.”

Watch the full video interview below, and be sure to check out more of SiliconANGLE and theCUBE’s coverage of Oracle OpenWorld 2015. And join in on the conversation by CrowdChatting with theCUBE hosts.

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