JEP 540: Simple JSON API (Now in Incubator)

Oracle has introduced JEP 540, a built-in JSON API for the Java Development Kit that eliminates the need for external libraries to parse and generate JSON documents, reducing development complexity and dependency management overhead. This strategic enhancement addresses the widespread use of JSON in modern applications by providing a simple, standards-compliant API that enables IT organizations to reduce third-party library dependencies, improve supply chain security, and streamline development for routine JSON processing tasks. For CIOs, this means reduced licensing costs, fewer security vulnerabilities from external dependencies, and the ability to modernize the JDK itself (potentially including JSON-based configuration files in place of property files).