The Future of Java

Interesting article on the future of Java. From this list of Mustang's goals, I would really like scripting capabilities....

ONJava.com: JavaOne 2005: Participate in the Future of Java: "# Compatibility, stability, and quality: New features are popular, but given the degree to which users depend on Java, they cannot be allowed to compromise reliability.

# Diagnosibility, monitoring, and management: Tiger's embrace of Java Management Extensions (JMX) is to be enhanced, along with more JVM-level diagnostics.

# XML and Web Services: XML is the de facto data exchange standard, and web services are becoming a key interoperability standard. Mustang adds a client-focused web services stack, based on JSR's 105, 173, 181, 222, and 224.

# Ease of development: Mustang adds scripting language support with the Rhino JavaScript engine, enhances JDBC with XML data support, and refines Javadoc to be more practical for large classes.

# The desktop: Desktop developers get a closer fidelity to the Windows Longhorn look and feel in Swing, graphics pipeline boosts, and improved LCD monitor support.

# Becoming more open"