Java 17 available now Java 17 LTS is the latest long-term support release for the Java SE platform. JDK 17 binaries are free to use in production and free to redistribute, at no cost , under the Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions. JDK 17 will receive updates under these terms, until at least September 2024.
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Generally speaking it should be safe to upgrade to the latest Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for your operating system , then uninstall previous releases using the “Java Uninstall Tool.” The Java Uninstall Tool will automatically figure out which releases are no longer required and remove them for you.
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Migrating to Java 11 from Java 8
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