7. API for authorization interceptors Currently, Java EE supports only role-based authentication methods. The API for authorization interceptors will make it easier to implement rule-based security.

Developers use application programming interfaces to hide complexity, organize code, design reusable components, and connect different systems, applications, or services.

The introduction of the KEM API in OpenJDK is a significant step forward in modern cryptography, providing a more secure and efficient way to secure symmetric keys using public key cryptography.

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Native API driver: Provides an interface from Java to the native database client. Middleware driver: A universal interface (“middleware”) between Java and the RDBMS’s vendor-specific protocol.