Oracle has released Java 23 with significant features like Markdown documentation and generational ZGC mode, shaping future development and maintenance efforts.
Oracle brews Java 23 for just-in-time delivery
Java 23 continues Oracle's six-month release cadence, incorporating 12 enhancement proposals to improve the programming language.
JEP 467: Java Enhances Documentation with Markdown Support
Java 23 introduces Markdown Documentation Comments, replacing HTML and JavaDoc tags for easier, more readable documentation in Java source code.