Java (2026) | JDK Releases, Distributions, Frameworks, Tools, Embedded & Real-Time Java

Java Pages on This Site

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Directories for Java developers.

01Java FrameworksMajor frameworks for building modern Java applications. 02Microservices Frameworks for JavaFrameworks for microservices on the Java platform. 03Microservices FrameworksMicroservices frameworks by language. 04Static Code Analysis ToolsStatic analysis tools, including for Java. 05Java SecurityJava security resources. 06Java Frameworks for Embedded AppsFrameworks for embedded and resource-constrained devices. 07Java Embedded DatabasesLightweight embedded databases for Java applications. 08Real-time JavaRTSJ, real-time JVMs, low-pause garbage collectors, low-latency libraries and streaming.

Official Java Platform & Releases

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Where Java is documented, specified and released.

09Oracle JavaOracle's Java home page. 10OpenJDKOpen-source reference implementation of Java SE. 11Dev.javaThe destination for Java developers: tutorials, news and API docs. 12Inside.javaNews and views from the Java team at Oracle. 13JDK 27Feature release, generally available 15 September 2026. 14JDK 25Long-term support release. 15JDK 27 documentationOfficial JDK 27 documentation. 16Oracle Java SE Support RoadmapRelease and support timelines for Oracle Java SE. 17JEP IndexAll JDK Enhancement Proposals. 18The Java TutorialsOfficial tutorials for the Java language and core libraries. 19Java Community ProcessStandards process for Java specifications. 20openjdk/jdk on GitHubJDK main-line source.

OpenJDK Distributions

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Free, supported builds of OpenJDK.

21Eclipse Adoptium (Temurin)Vendor-neutral OpenJDK builds. 22Amazon CorrettoNo-cost, production-ready OpenJDK distribution from Amazon. 23Azul ZuluOpenJDK builds for many platforms and versions. 24Microsoft Build of OpenJDKMicrosoft's OpenJDK distribution. 25BellSoft Liberica JDKOpenJDK distribution with container and embedded options. 26SapMachineSAP's OpenJDK build. 27Oracle JDK downloadsOracle JDK and OpenJDK builds from Oracle. 28Oracle JDK licensing FAQCheck licence terms before using Oracle JDK in production. 29SDKMAN!Install and switch between JDKs and JVM tools.

Frameworks & Runtimes

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Application frameworks and servers.

30SpringThe most widely used Java application framework family. 31Jakarta EEEnterprise Java specifications under the Eclipse Foundation. 32QuarkusKubernetes-native Java framework. 33MicronautJVM framework with compile-time dependency injection. 34HelidonMicroservices framework from Oracle. 35Apache TomcatServlet container. 36Eclipse JettyHTTP server and servlet container. 37GraalVMHigh-performance runtime with native image compilation. 38GraalVM on GitHubSource repository.

OpenJDK Projects: Where the Language Is Heading

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Long-running projects that shape new Java features.

39Project AmberSmaller, productivity-oriented language features. 40Project LoomVirtual threads and structured concurrency. 41Project ValhallaValue classes and a unified type system. 42Project PanamaForeign function and memory API. 43Project LeydenFaster startup and warm-up.

Build Tools, IDEs, Testing & Scripting

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Everyday developer tooling.

44Apache MavenBuild and dependency management. 45GradleBuild automation for JVM projects. 46IntelliJ IDEAJetBrains IDE for Java and Kotlin. 47Eclipse IDEOpen-source Java IDE. 48Java in Visual Studio CodeJava support in VS Code. 49Apache NetBeansOpen-source IDE. 50JUnitStandard Java testing framework. 51MockitoMocking framework for tests. 52TestcontainersDisposable containers for integration tests. 53JBangRun Java as scripts.

AI & Agents on the JVM

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Libraries for building AI applications in Java.

54LangChain4jJava library for LLM applications. 55LangChain4j on GitHubSource and releases. 56Spring AISpring abstractions for AI models and vector stores. 57Koog (JetBrains)JVM framework for building AI agents in Kotlin and Java.

Other JVM Languages & Learning

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Beyond Java source code.

58KotlinModern JVM language. 59ScalaObject-functional JVM language. 60BaeldungLarge library of Java and Spring tutorials. 61State of the Java Ecosystem (New Relic, 2024)Industry report on Java versions and distributions in use.

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Neighbouring directories.

62Programming LanguagesProgramming languages hub. 63Software FrameworksFrameworks by language and architecture. 64Business Management SoftwareBusiness management software directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current version of Java?

Java 27 was released on 15 September 2026. JDK 25 is the current long-term support (LTS) release, and new feature releases arrive every six months. Check the Oracle support roadmap and your distribution's lifecycle page before choosing a version.

Which JDK distribution should I use?

Most teams pick a free, supported OpenJDK build such as Eclipse Temurin, Amazon Corretto, Azul Zulu, Microsoft Build of OpenJDK or BellSoft Liberica. Oracle JDK has its own licence terms, so read them before production use.

Which Java framework should I choose?

Spring Boot is the most widely used. Quarkus, Micronaut and Helidon target fast startup and cloud-native deployment, and Jakarta EE provides standards-based enterprise APIs. See the Java Frameworks and Microservices Frameworks pages here.

Is Java suitable for embedded and real-time systems?

Yes, with the right runtime. Embedded editions and frameworks suit small devices, while hard real-time work needs a real-time JVM such as JamaicaVM or Perc; tuned garbage collectors such as ZGC give low pauses without guarantees. See the embedded and real-time Java pages.

How current is this page?

Links were checked in October 2026. Java 27 was released on 15 September 2026 and JDK 25 is the current long-term support release; confirm support dates on each vendor's roadmap. Sites that block automated checks are kept and may need a manual click.