Java Development Kit: What Version of the JDK Should You Use?

Java Development Kit: What Version of the JDK Should You Use?

Generally, when a new software version is released, we always download the latest version and we make sure we install it right away. However, the JDK isn't that simple. It comes in various versions and choosing which one to install can be confusing at times. So in today's video, I'll discuss which version of the JDK should you install and make use of. If you want to know more about it, please keep on watching.

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My name is Tim Buchalka and I have put together a series of videos which I call the "Programming Tip of the Day". And basically, each video goes through talking about some of the pitfalls and things that you'll need to overcome to succeed as a programmer, things like overcoming frustration and keeping yourself motivated.

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[TheLearnProgrammingChannel]

Watch Tim's Free Learn to Code Course on Youtube!

This is SO well made. I'm not only learning programming from you, but also how to make content overall. The energy and delivery, the presentation, the to-the-pointness. So good, thank you Tim.

[Geminis]

Thanks so much for this amazing video!!

[ZooLgoth]

Today i start to study your masterclassCourse, lets see how it goes
//Edit week later - finished 10, 5h course, everything is so clear. I was looking for course like this for months...

[ferfykins]

Thanks Tim :) Any chance you could make a video on whether or not JavaEE is worth learning and if it's very necessary for most jobs?

[MattyDudeDizzle]

may as well use JDK17LTS now since it's released

[the_original__]

Thank you for the video, 5:16 Algerian desert 🔥🔥

[WillBlaine]

If you plan on using Java personally, should you upgrade or stick to JDK 11? The main reason you gave for sticking to 11 was that your employers will use it, but since if you're using it personally, you won't have employers, should you upgrade?

[adriftinsleepwakefulness]

Could you please update this information? Jakarta vs JDK 14 vs OpenJDK?

[tnipmjb]

Doesn't Java offer back support so that any code written with JDK 11 should also work with a JVM that belongs to a later JDK version? If so, what kind of maintenance would changing to a newer JDK version require?

[freegracetoronto]

what about JDK 8? I tend to use that because I know Oracle's enterprise software like Weblogic and JDeveloper work well with it. I noticed it's supported until 2025.

[Zyvo]

Found out that I've been using Java EE 5 SDK to play minecraft for years...

[LaaszloKiss]

I purchased your Java Masterclass video course at Udemy, and I really enjoy it. I'm learning Java for personal skill development, and I'm an absolute beginner. Giving that I'm not a developer working for a company it seems I do not have the opportunity to get JDK11 LTS, because it cannot be downloaded anymore without logging in to an Oracle account. Of course as a personal user I do NOT have an Oracle account. Nevertheless (and strangely enough) the latest JDK version 12 (even if it's not LTS) can be downloaded without having to use an Oracle account.

I'm just wondering if restricting JDK LTS versions solely to corporate users is a general practice with other vendors as well, or is it only relevant for Oracle?

Sorry if this is a lame question, I'm really new to Java, however I'm quite interested in it, especially if I can learn from such an excellent instructor.

[brxmobilemorocco]

please i want the websites for java jdks news

[apapinwarsrija]

I don't have orcale account so how can I download jdk 11 and more over I am not company employees too...
How slove this issue?
And can I know whether jdk 11 support applets?

[syedsaqibaftab]

Hey Tim! are you making course on OCJP 11? Thanks.

[ayoubsouid]

in intwllij when trying to build artifacts there is jdk that doesnt support that only 8 does

[marufbepary]

I tent to install the latest JDK every 6 months and keep a LTS version.

[vedroxplayz]

I am currently learning java with JDK15 (I don't know any other version), will I face any difficulties if I wanted to use JDK11 or JDK8 ?

[holasports]

Can you make a video about event listening