If you’ve used the Java Native Interface (JNI) to make a platform-specific native library accessible to your Java programs, you know how tedious it can be. Jeff ...

Java has long been a powerhouse programming language thanks to its portability, robustness and extensive ecosystem. However, one major challenge for Java developers is interoperation with native code.

Might Oracle’s new statically linked JNI (Java Native Interface) proposal help Java developers build for Apple’s popular iOS mobile platform? The founder of Java, James Gosling, sees it as a ...