New Features in Java: Release Model, OpenJDK, and Ongoing Projects

Explore the latest developments in Java, including its new release model, OpenJDK, and ongoing projects in this 25-minute video. Learn about the shift to feature releases every six months and long-term support (LTS) releases every three years. Discover how Oracle is making Java more open through OpenJDK and early access projects. Gain insights into exciting initiatives like Project Portola for Java in containers, Project Valhalla for improved performance, Project Loom for lightweight concurrency, Project Amber for language and productivity improvements, and Project Skara for source code management. Understand the implications of late-binding features to releases and how this affects the Java roadmap.