May 7, 2024 · From nifty lambda expressions for better functions to the Stream API that made working with data easier, Java 8 was a game-changer. We’ll look through the updates up to Java 21, where sealed...

Sep 14, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore the differences between Java 8, Java 11, Java 17, and the latest Java 21. Understanding these differences can help developers and organizations decide...

Java 21 (released in September 2023) builds on the foundation laid by Java 8 and introduces significant new features to improve language expressiveness, performance, and developer...

Apr 20, 2024 · While Java 8 continues to receive security updates, upgrading to Java 21 ensures access to the latest security enhancements and features that go beyond basic patches. Java 21 introduces improved security APIs, stronger encryption protocols, and enhanced performance optimizations for security operations.

Feb 12, 2025 · Java has seen significant evolution since the widespread adoption of Java 8. Versions 17 and 21, the current Long-Term Support (LTS) releases, bring a wealth of new features and...

Feb 24, 2024 · In this blog post we will find out the major new language features and other important changes introduced since Java 8 and up to Java 21 while revisiting LTS versions in-between. We go through the important JEPs (JDK Enhancement Proposals) and illustrate the changes with code snippets and examples.

Apr 7, 2025 · Java 8, 11, 17, and 21 are among the most widely discussed versions due to their Long-Term Support (LTS) status or major enhancements. Here’s an in-depth comparison of these versions: 1. Java 8: The Revolutionary Update (2014) Java 8 was a game-changer that introduced several major features, making it one of the most popular Java versions to date.

Apr 10, 2023 · Versions 8, 11, 17, & 21 are designated as long-term support version. These versions continue to see updates over many years. The other versions in-between receive updates only for several months. An app compiled for a lower numbered version of Java can be run on the same or higher numbered version of Java.

Sep 22, 2023 · For an overview of all the JEPs shaping the new platform, including API, performance and security improvements check the curated list of all enhancements since Java 8. Available since: JDK 21 (Preview in JDK 18 JDK 19 JDK 20)

Sep 22, 2023 · Since the release of version 8, up to version 21, Java is shaped by 232 JDK Enhancement Proposals (JEPs) and many more smaller updates, each of which brings some improvement to the platform. This page is a categorized and curated list of the most important improvements. Contents of this page: