Microsoft will end support for its .NET 8 and .NET 9 platforms on November 10, 2026. The company advises current users of those platforms to upgrade to .NET 10.
A GitHub issue argues Microsoft's .NET LTS support is too short for enterprise upgrade cycles, with half of deployments running unsupported versions.
The Java Community Process formally launches development of Java SE 28, with Project Valhalla once again positioned as the release's most closely watched feature.
June 2026 TIOBE Index shows Python slipping below 19%, C++ moving back ahead of Java, and Rust reaching #12 as Paul Jansen revises his plateau call.