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Java APIs & Features

Comprehensive documentation covering every major release from Java 8 LTS through Java 24 with features, release dates, and code examples

LTS Versions: 8, 11, 17, 21
Latest: Java 24
Complete API Reference

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Java 8
LTS
Java 9
Java 10
Java 11
LTS
Java 12
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Java 14
Java 15
Java 16
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LTS
Java 18
Java 19
Java 20
Java 21
LTS
Java 22
Java 23
Java 24

Java Overview

Release Information

Latest LTS:

Java 21 (September 2023)

Latest Release:

Java 24 (March 2024)

Support Type:
Long-Term Support (LTS)

Quick Summary

Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. From Java 8's revolutionary lambda expressions to Java 21's virtual threads, each version brings powerful new features for modern development.

Top Features Across Java Versions

Java 8-11

  • Lambda Expressions & Stream API
  • Modules (Java 9)
  • HTTP Client (Java 11)

Java 17-24

  • Records & Pattern Matching
  • Virtual Threads (Java 21)
  • String Templates (Java 21)