Java News Roundup: Strict Field Initialization, GlassFish, GraalVM, JReleaser, RefactorFirst

This roundup covers recent updates in the Java ecosystem, including JEP 539's move to candidate status and new early-access builds for JDK 27 and 28. It also highlights technical improvements in GlassFish 7.1.1 and GraalVM 25.1, focusing on performance and security patches.
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These updates are critical for Java developers and enterprise architects to maintain secure, performant, and modern application infrastructures.
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