What happened to Java 9 and 10?
Once a new feature release is made available, any previous non-LTS release will be considered superseded. For example, Java SE 9 was a non-LTS release and immediately superseded by Java SE 10 (also non-LTS), Java SE 10 in turn is immediately superseded by Java SE 11.
Is Java 9 supported?
Java 9 support ended in January 2018, with only four major updates in its very short lifespan. If any new bugs were found in the Java 9 software, the only fix is to move to Java 10 or 11. Java 8 was an LTS release. Java 11, which was released in September 2018, is a currently supported LTS release.
Is the JDK support roadmap supported by Oracle?
The information on this site is intended for releases currently supported by Oracle (as described in the Java SE Support Roadmap) and Early Access releases when applicable. The Oracle JRE/JDK have a pluggable security architecture, which allows for the use of third-party security providers.
When did JDK 9 go into general availability?
The goal of this Project was to produce an open-source reference implementation of the Java SE 9 Platform as defined by JSR 379 in the Java Community Process. JDK 9 reached General Availability on 21 September 2017. Production-ready binaries under the GPL are available from Oracle; binaries from other vendors will follow shortly.
Is the JavaFX library included in the JDK?
JavaFX has been open sourced and redesigned to be available as a stand-alone library rather than being included with the JDK. Starting with Java SE 11, JavaFX is not included in the Oracle JDK. Support for JavaFX on Java SE 8 will continue until March 2025.
When is the release date for adopt OpenJDK?
The release dates for those from the OpenJDK project are the Tuesdays closest to the 17th of January, April, July and October. We will follow this schedule for publishing binary releases from AdoptOpenJDK to ensure you get the latest, most secure builds.