Can I use JDK 11 for free?

You can download the latest OpenJDK release of Java from Oracle, for free, under an open source license from jdk.java.net. Oracle JDK 8 and Oracle JDK 11 are free for Personal, Development and other uses . Oracle JDK 17 and later release are available under a Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions License for all users.

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How does a JDK work?

Since the JDK supplies the compiler for your Java programs, the JDK you use determines what Java version you are able to code in . For example, if you want to use the newer functional programming features found in Java 8 (like the arrow Lambda operator), then you need at least the Java 8 JDK for compiling.

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