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Java SE at a Glance

Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers. Java offers the rich user interface, performance, versatility, portability, and security that today's applications require.

End of Public Updates for Oracle JDK 8

Oracle will not post further updates of Java SE 8 to its public download sites for commercial use after January 2019. Customers who need continued access to critical bug fixes and security fixes as well as general maintenance for Java SE 8 or previous versions can get long term support through Oracle Java SE Advanced, Oracle Java SE Advanced Desktop, or Oracle Java SE Suite. For more information, and details on how to receive longer term support for Oracle JDK 8, please see the Oracle Java SE Support Roadmap.

What's New

Java Platform, Standard Edition 10.0.1
Java SE 10.0.1 is the latest release of Java SE Platform. This release contains improvements like Local-Variable Type Inference, Parallel Full GC, Application Class-Data Sharing. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE users upgrade to this release.
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Java Platform, Standard Edition 8 Update 171 (Java SE 8u171)/ 8 Update 172 (Java SE 8u172)
This latest release of the Java Platform includes important bug fixes. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 8 users upgrade to this release.
JDK for ARM releases are available on the same page as the downloads for other platforms
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Advanced Management Console
Provides system administrators an effective control over diverse Java versions running on desktops in the enterprise enabling a more secure environment and enhanced application experience and availability. Documentation

Security of the Java Platform
A description of security information provided by role. For developers, system administrators, home users, and security professionals.

Java Mission Control
Java Flight Recorder and Java Mission Control together create a complete tool chain to continuously collect low level and detailed runtime information enabling after-the-fact incident analysis.
Release Notes Demo White Paper

Deployment Rule Set
Deployment rule set allows a desktop administrator to control the level of Java client compatibility and default prompts across an organization. Documentation

Server JRE
Starting with Java SE 7u21, a Server Java Runtime Environment (Server JRE) package is available for deploying Java applications on servers. Learn More

Java Applet & Web Start - Code Signing
Starting with Java SE 7u21 all Java Applets and Web Start Applications are encouraged to be signed with a trusted certificate. Learn More

Archive of Technical Articles

Updates

Java SE 10.0.1
Java SE 10.0.1 is the latest release for JDK 10.

Release Notes Download

Java SE 8u171/ 8u172
Java SE 8u171/ 8u172 is the latest release for JDK 8.

Release Notes Download

Products and Training

Oracle Java SE Advanced & Suite
Expert monitoring, diagnostics, and centralized management for enterprise and ISV Java-based applications.

Training & Certification:

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Java can reduce costs, drive innovation, and improve application services.

Community

JavaOne 2017 has concluded, but the Learning Lives On
Did you miss a JavaOne keynote or session? You can find those here.

Java 8 Event Kit
Access the "Create the Future with Java 8 Event Kit" - run your own Java 8 event using the resources designed for Java User Groups (JUGs). The kit includes a fully scripted technical presentation, intro video, promotional tools and more. Learn More

Adopt a JSR Program
This program is intended to encourage JUG members to get involved in a Java Specification Request (JSR) and to evangelise that JSR to their JUG and the wider Java community in order to increase grass roots participation. Learn More

Java.net - The Source for Java Technology Collaboration

Java Embedded Community

JavaFX Community

Nighthacking.com
The NightHacking Java 8 Tour is the inaugural leg of the Java 8 Tour event where the evangelism team will be crossing the globe to speak at conferences and Java User Groups to spread the word about the new Java 8 release.

Participate

Make the Future Java Outreach Program
Together, we can inspire future technologists to learn more about Java and the opportunities it brings. The Make the Future Java program offers resources, tool kits and promotional items you can use for Java outreach within your local community.

Join a Java User Group (JUG)
Java User Groups (JUGs) are volunteer organizations that strive to distribute Java-related knowledge around the world. They provide a meeting place for Java users to get information, share resources and solutions, increase networking, expand Java Technology expertise, and above all, drink beer, eat pizza and have fun. Find a JUG and become a part of the Java community today!

Java Forums
Read about and share ideas and suggestions about Java technology on the discussion forums. Start with the New to Java or the more advanced Java Programming category.

Gimme Java - Show your true colors!
These Java designs are yours to take and use. Post on your Website, put them on t-shirts or coffee mugs—use them just about anywhere except on a Java product—and let the world know about your passion for Java.

Java SE Site Map