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 which...

Dec 17, 2023 · the "latest" and the "most stable" is kind of opposite of each other - the latest is Java 23, but that is early access, not stable - if you want more stable, you must take earlier versions. As of now, Java 21 is the latest released (non early-access) one

The 19th of September 2023, Java 21 was released. Time to take a closer look at the changes since the last LTS release, which is Java 17. In this blog, some of the changes between Java 17 and Java 21 are highlighted, mainly by means of examples.

Regarding Oracle's Java SE support roadmap, [4] Java SE 23 is the latest version, while versions 21, 17, 11 and 8 are the currently supported long-term support (LTS) versions, where Oracle Customers will receive Oracle Premier Support.

Recommendation: Use Adoptium Eclipse Temurin 21 and ensure that your local version matches the CI and production version. Under the current JDK release model, a new feature release with a new major version number is planned every six months, in March and September. Additionally, there are quarterly bug fix updates.

Dec 6, 2024 · Java 17 and Java 21 are breakthrough moments in Java’s growth, offering significant improvements over its previous generations for developers. Java 17, published in September 2021 as a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, prioritized stability by providing sealed classes for better inheritance control.

Jan 31, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore the key differences between Java 17 and Java 21 and help you decide whether upgrading is the right choice for you. Java 21 introduces several new features...

Apr 15, 2025 · With the release of JDK 10 the release model was updated to be date driven (every six months) vs. content driven. The Major releases were renamed to Feature Releases to reflect that change. Release with a large number of fixes or …

Dec 26, 2024 · With the release of Java 23 and the end of support for Java 11, modern development now requires Java 17 as the baseline or newer versions. Between Java 17 and 23, a lot has evolved. So, what’s changed? We’ll explore the journey Java has undergone to reach this level of maturity.

Jun 24, 2024 · Newer JDK versions, depending on your workload, typically start faster (start up), reach peak performance sooner (warmup), run faster (throughput), and use available resources better. They can introduce better tools for monitoring and debugging, and enable newer, specialized deployment models.