Oracle has announced the availability of Java 25, the latest version of the world’s number one programming language and development platform. Java 25 (Oracle JDK 25) will help organizations drive business growth by delivering thousands of improvements that boost developer productivity and enhance the platform’s performance, stability, and security. Additionally, Oracle will provide long-term support for Java 25 for at least eight years.
“As Java embarks on its fourth decade, it continues to deliver features to help ensure that applications, including those powered by and integrated with AI capabilities, will be highly efficient and scalable across hardware platforms,” said Arnal Dayaratna, research vice president, software development, IDC. “Oracle’s Java technology stewardship continues to lead the evolution of the Java programming language and platform, especially in relation to AI and security, and Java’s consistent six-month release cadence is designed to further accelerate innovation. As a result, Java is well-positioned to deliver a continuous stream of modern features that address next-generation, AI-powered application development.”
“Java marked a significant milestone this year with its 30th anniversary, and the platform and language continues to evolve to help developers quickly and easily build applications infused with innovative AI and security capabilities,” said Georges Saab, senior vice president, Oracle Java Platform and chair, OpenJDK governing board. “Java 25 highlights Oracle’s ongoing investment in features and capabilities that power AI solutions and to simplify the language, making Java easier for new developers and IT teams to learn.”
Oracle plans to offer long-term support for Java 25 for at least eight years, which gives organizations the flexibility to keep applications in production longer with minimal maintenance and eventually migrate on their own terms. Oracle JDK 25 is planned to receive quarterly security and performance updates until September 2028 under the Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions (NFTC), and JDK 25 updates released after that date will be offered under the Java SE OTN License (OTN) planned until at least September 2033.
