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Java 24 Release - March 2025 Oracle released Java 24 on March 18, 2025, as the latest version of the Java SE Platform. This release represents the Reference Implementation of Java SE Platform version 24 as specified by JSR 399 in the Java Community Process. Key Features: Stream Gatherers : A new enhancement that gives developers fine-grained control over how elements are grouped and processed within streams, making complex data transformations more expressive and efficient The final feature set includes 24 JEPs (Java Enhancement Proposals), with two being Generational Shen ( Java 24 New Experimental features ) Enhancements to the platform's performance, stability, and security to help organizations accelerate their business growth ( Oracle Releases Java 24 ) Java Release Schedule Updates - Java 25 LTS Oracle has confirmed that Java SE 8, 11, 17 and 21 are LTS (Long Term Support) releases, with Oracle intending to make future LTS releases every two years, meaning the next planned ...

The goal of this Project is to to produce an open-source reference implementation of the Java SE 8 Platform, to be defined by JSR 337 in the Java Community Process. This Project is sponsored by the Build Group. History and status JDK 8 as presently conceived is the second part of Plan B. The proposed release-driver features are the Lambda and Jigsaw Projects. Additional features will be included, but they must fit into the schedule required for the release drivers. Now that work on JDK 7 is winding down, the next couple of months will be devoted to planning JDK 8 in detail. The proposed JEP Process will be a key part of this effort. Details on how Committers can participate in that process will be available shortly. Plan A: JDK 7 (as currently defined) Mid 2012 Plan B: JDK 7 (minus Lambda, Jigsaw, and part of Coin) Mid 2011 JDK 8 (Lambda, Jigsaw, the rest of Coin, ++) Late 2012

Oracle has issued a set of draft bylaws that it hopes will guide the process of developing its preferred open-source version of the Java programming language, the OpenJDK. Read more on http://www.infoworld.com/d/developer-world/oracle-drafts-openjdk-bylaws-421