The entry point of a standalone Java application is the main method or function. In the age of Servlets and JSPs, Java’s main function took a backseat to these technologies that were initialized with ...

JEP 512 enhances Java with Compact Source Files and Instance Main Methods in JDK 25, easing the learning curve for beginners. Key features include simplified syntax, automatic imports, and a new IO he ...

Java would become easier for students to learn under a proposal to introduce flexible main methods and anonymous main classes to the language.

There is a reason why Java method modifiers exist. If you call public methods internally and don't understand why, your developers could face major class issues.