Java JDK

As long as its downloaded from Oracle’s official Java website, its fine .

Apple has moved away from Java gradually for a variety of reasons, but most recently, it has done so because *it can*. … Java developers take note: Android may soon be your last stronghold of relevance. Only time will tell.

Java is not required and is not preinstalled in OS X. There are 2 sides to Java. The web browser plug-in/extension – this is the BAD form, as it has been nothing but security holes.

Mac OS X 10.6 and below: Apple’s Java comes pre-installed with your Mac OS . Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and above: Java is not pre-installed with Mac OS X versions 10.7 and above. To get the latest Java from Oracle, you will need Mac OS X 10.7. 3 and above.

Changes introduced with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) cause certain Java applications to behave incorrectly. Therefore, we cannot certify any JDK version on macOS 10.15 yet. However, as of now, you can install and run non-notarized software on macOS 10.15 systems by modifying your security preferences.

Mac OS X 10.6 and below: Apple’s Java comes pre-installed with your Mac OS . Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and above: Java is not pre-installed with Mac OS X versions 10.7 and above. To get the latest Java from Oracle, you will need Mac OS X 10.7. 3 and above.