I'm curious about the current status of GraalVM for Java as we head into 2026. Are we back to just LTS releases now? Is there a plan for two releases a year, separate from the Java timeline? I remember seeing a blog discussing potential changes, but there hasn't been much follow-up. Given the recent layoffs and the updates with Leyden and AOT changes, what's the best direction for developers?
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GraalVM's core focus has always been on broader projects, particularly serving Oracle DB and the serverless cloud segment. I would recommend watching this recent interview with Thomas Wuerthinger, which shares valuable information about where GraalVM is headed. Also, keep an eye on Project Detroit, which is an initiative led by the OpenJDK team for Python and JavaScript support, as it indicates future directions.
Yes, it looks like GraalVM is back to focusing on LTS releases only. You can check out more details in Episode 380 of the AirHacks podcast for some solid insights!
Interesting! But I wonder how this affects GraalM, given its previous integration issues.