Java Community Process

Definitions

1. The formal process used to propose and standardize changes in the Java ecosystem through Java Specification Requests and related governance mechanisms. In standards culture, the Java Community Process reflects a more formalized approach to language and platform evolution.

   In plain English: The formal governance process for evolving Java specifications.

   Example: "The team followed the Java Community Process discussion because the proposed change would affect libraries they maintained across several enterprise products."

Related Terms

• JSR
• Community Standards
• Core Team
• WG
• Working Group
• Open Container Initiative
• API Specification Standard
• Code of Conduct Standard
• Cross-Compilation Standard