JDK 24 has reached its first release candidate phase, as announced by Oracle's Mark Reinhold. Set for formal release on March 18, 2025, it introduces 24 new features categorized into five key areas: Core Java Library, Java Language Specification, Security Library, HotSpot, and Java Tools. Notably, Project Amber's JEP 495 focuses on simplifying Java's entry point for beginners. The release is significant as it addresses critical bugs while continuing to evolve Java through ongoing projects that introduce new components for broader usability in future versions.
JDK 24, the third non-LTS release since JDK 21, has reached its first release candidate phase, set for formal release on March 18, 2025.
The final set of 24 new features can be categorized into five parts: Core Java Library, Java Language Specification, Security Library, HotSpot, and Java Tools.
Project Amber's JEP 495 proposes a fourth preview to enable simpler main method declarations, aimed at easing entry for novice programmers.
Overall, JDK 24 builds on previous versions with critical features expected to enhance the Java programming experience.
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