Real-time programming with Java technologies

The Java programming language brings different benefits to different audiences. The article examines common perspectives on what Java offers, or ought to offer to the domain of real time programming. It is concluded that real time programming with Java technologies is a reality today. Emerging technologies will increase the breadth of options available to real time programmers who choose to build on the Java platform. Each real time technology enables slightly different benefits and exposes different risks. Real time developers should familiarize themselves with the alternative approaches before committing to a particular technology.