Work on JDK 26 has commenced ahead of its March release, with its first feature being the removal of the outdated Java Applet API. Originally deprecated in JDK 17, this API is set to be eliminated due to its lack of support in recent JDK versions and modern web browsers. The Applet API was deemed unnecessary as it has been overshadowed by JavaScript in web development and criticized for security vulnerabilities. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to phase out obsolete technologies in Java.
The Applet API, deprecated since JDK 17, will be removed in JDK 26 due to lack of support from recent JDK releases and current web browsers.
Java applets, once a browser-integrated solution, became obsolete as web development evolved towards JavaScript, ultimately making applet technology unnecessary.
The removal of the Applet API signifies the end of an era for web development as its usage dwindled alongside rising security concerns and browser incompatibilities.
Proposed in December, the removal of the Applet API was solidified within JDK 26, reinforcing the trend of phasing out outdated web technologies.
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