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What versions of Java are supported?
Java version history
| Version | Release date | Extended Support Until |
|---|---|---|
| Java SE 8 (LTS) | March 2014 | December 2030 |
| Java SE 9 | September 2017 | N/A |
| Java SE 10 | March 2018 | N/A |
| Java SE 11 (LTS) | September 2018 | September 2026 September 2028 for Azul |
What are the 4 versions of Java?
There are four platforms of the Java programming language: Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) Java Platform, Micro Edition (Java ME)
What is the latest supported version of Java?
As of this writing Java 11 is the latest LTS version of java. It was released in September 2018 and will be supported by Oracle until September 2023. Extended support for Java 11 goes through September 2026.
Is Java 1.8 still supported?
Yes, it’s still a LTS since extended support will be provided till 2030. You can check the official Oracle Java Roadmap.
Which is better Java or bedrock?
Due to the Bedrock Edition Engine being designed to be played on PC, mobile, and console, it’s generally a more forgiving platform and performs much better on lower-end hardware than Java Edition does.
Which is the current supported version of Java?
Java 8 and Java 11 are the currently supported long-term support (LTS) version and Java 10 is the previous supported rapid release version.
How is the scope of a variable determined in Java?
Scope of a variable is the part of the program where the variable is accessible. Like C/C++, in Java, all identifiers are lexically (or statically) scoped, i.e.scope of a variable can determined at compile time and independent of function call stack.
When to expect extended support for Java SE 8?
The Extended Support uplift fee will be waived for the period March 2022 – December 2030 for Java SE 8. During this period, you will receive Extended Support as described in the Oracle Technical Support Level sections of the Technical Support Policies. † Excluding Deployment Technology and JavaFX, which is described in a separate section.
What kind of support does Oracle offer for Java?
Oracle provides Customers with Oracle Premier Support on Oracle Java SE products as described in the Oracle Lifetime Support Policy. For product releases after Java SE 8, Oracle will designate a release, every three years, as a Long-Term-Support (LTS) release. Java SE 11 is an LTS release.