Minecraft: Java Edition To Replace OpenGL With Vulkan

Now, with Vulkan on the horizon, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally stepping into a modern graphics era. For a title that continues to thrive years after launch, the Vulkan upgrade signals that even ...

Minecraft is Moving From OpenGL to Vulkan: What Does This Mean for Players?

Check out this article to learn all about Minecraft moving its graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan and what is it in for the players.
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Access Windows Performance Monitor counters from Java, Part 1

For those running Java applications or services, the Windows Performance Monitor (WPM) contains a treasure trove of valuable information—see Figure 1. There are hundreds (or thousands) of performance ...

Minecraft Java is getting a new graphics API for its vibrant visuals update

Minecraft developer Mojang is switching the Java Edition's graphics API from OpenGL to Vulkan ahead of its Vibrant Visuals ...
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Ruby shining on Java, Windows, and Mac OS

Ruby, the popular open source dynamic language, is making headway not only on Java but also on the Windows and Mac platforms. Appearing at the RubyConf event in Burlingame, Calif., on last Friday, ...