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Oracle Java is the #1 programming language and development platform. It reduces costs, shortens development timeframes, drives innovation, and improves application services. With millions of developers running more than 60 billion Java Virtual Machines worldwide, Java continues to be the development platform of choice for enterprises and developers.
The next Java release improves the performance, stability, and security of Java application development.
Build native executables that help applications start up fast, reduce memory usage, and save hosting costs.
Centrally manage your Java deployments to analyze usage, identify outdated versions, uncover performance issues, detect vulnerabilities, track library dependencies, and more.
Are you a Java developer? Get tutorials, news, and videos from Java experts.
Java analyst reports and case studies
Transforming Development for Next-Generation Software Supply ChainsGet executive insights on leading trends and challenges impacting development organizations today, along with technology choices such as Java, that can help address them efficiently based on a recent VDC Research study.
Top IT security and compliance pain points in application developmentSecurity remains the most important priority for IT executives, according to a recent report from 451 Research. Read the brief to find out the top security concerns for developers and how you can achieve your IT security and compliance goals with Java.
Aberdeen Knowledge BriefLearn why leaders in application development use Java to more efficiently build world-class applications the highest quality and the strongest security.
Case study: Oracle Java EPP for Oracle FusionFind out why Oracle Java Enterprise Performance Pack helps Oracle Fusion Applications improve application response times by 40% and decrease CPU utilization by 25%.
Java products and technologies
The world’s most popular modern development platform
The world’s most popular modern development platform, Java SE is the programming language of choice for enterprise applications. Java SE reduces costs, shortens development time, drives innovation, and improves application services. Protect your Java investment with Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription, which now includes Oracle GraalVM and Java Management Service.
Products
Java SE Subscription includes Oracle GraalVM—for free
Take advantage of the high-performance JDK with advanced optimizations that improve Java application performance and microservices deployment—on-premises and in the cloud.Together, the two technologies add value for cloud native deployments with native image and multilanguage support.
Features
- Advanced optimizing just-in-time compiler
- Ahead-of-time compiler (compile Java native executables)
- Seamless interoperability for polyglot applications
- Built on enterprise-class Oracle Java SE
- 24/7 Oracle Premiere Support (My Oracle Support)
The best cloud platform for developing and deploying Java
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) enhances the versatility, power, and stability of Java. As the steward and leading contributor to the Java platform, Oracle continues to drive the evolution of Java in response to the demands of enterprises and to provide unparalleled expertise to support developers.
- Enhanced Java performance. Boost peak performance with high-performance JDK. Build and deploy native executables that start almost instantly and use fewer memory resources.
- Simplified Java Management Service gives you insights into all your Java deployments, on OCI and on-premises.
- Expert Java support from the stewards of Java to optimize Java apps whenever it makes sense.
- Exclusive access to patches and updates, even beyond the end of public updates.
- Benefits of Java SE on OCI at no additional cost.
The world’s leading platform for developing and running enterprise Java applications
Oracle WebLogic Server offers a robust, mature, and scalable implementation of Oracle Java Enterprise Edition (EE) and Jakarta EE to run enterprise Java applications in the cloud or on-premises.
Products
Improves security for Internet of Things (IoT) edge devices
Java Card enables secure elements, such as smart cards and other tamper-resistant security chips, to host applications based on Java technology. Store and update multiple applications on a single, resource-constrained device.
Features
- Interoperable
- Secure execution environment
- Multiapplication, multitenant
- Extensible and updatable
Java Management Service
Organizations often have numerous distinct versions of the Java platform installed across desktops, servers, and the cloud. Keeping outdated versions of Java in your environments can present significant security risks. Java Management Service (JMS) is a free OCI service that monitors Java deployments in the cloud and on-premises. It offers the following capabilities:
- Centralized management: A single pane of glass to monitor and manage Java workloads across your enterprise.
- Security risk mitigation: Identify outdated Java versions to minimize security vulnerabilities.
- Advanced features: Access additional functionalities, includingJava Migration Analysis,Performance Analysis,vulnerability detection in Java libraries,and more.
Oracle Java customer success
Situation
“One of our largest customers was facing performance and memory issues after upgrading their system.
Issue
There was huge pressure from the customer at all levels to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Solution
Once the Java Sustaining Engineering team got involved, collaborating with Oracle Support, they were able to pinpoint what was causing the issue and what changes to make in order to resolve the issue.
Outcome
This solution was provided very quickly, and we received kudos from the end user’s executives as to the speed and efficacy of the solution. We greatly appreciate the efforts of the Java Sustaining Engineering Team and Oracle Customer Support.”
Takashi Hashizume, Senior Manager, AI Platform Division, NEC Corporation
Oracle Java reviews
MIKS Limited Computer Software Company
"Oracle Java SE Subscription's multilingual support team is very experienced and readily available to provide instant and parallel support helping our developers to build their projects more timely and easily with no hassles."
—Mohammad Iqbal Khan, Project Manager
Rothbadi & Co. IT Services
"Instead of wasting time and money, we have been able to reduce overall costs by managing our Java estate with Oracle Java SE Subscription. This gives us a huge cost saving opportunity that significantly reduces our IT OPEX bills."
—Fortune Nwaiwu, Business Analyst
Webvalto
"For our professional customers, where reliability is a top priority, the small fee of Oracle Jave SE subscription is much more valuable than the many free platforms available for the returned value. We use it for many deployments, mostly for high-value solutions, where every small detail matters."
—Balázs Kiss, Software Developer
Corte Suprema de Justicia
"The technical support Oracle provides is highly efficient and of very good quality. Their staff is trained and has the necessary experience to solve or guide in the resolution of problems raised."
—Moris Mendez, Ing. de Sistemas Informaticos
The Arrival of Java 24
Sharat Chander | Senior Director, Java Product Management and Developer Relations
Learn about the Java 24 release and ongoing Java innovations that address modern application development.
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Technical documentation and resources
Get the details on the current—and previous—releases of Java SE. Java SE helps you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers. Java offers the rich user interface, performance, versatility, portability, and security that today's applications require.
An Analyst's View of Java SE for the Enterprise
Constellation Research's Holger Mueller has a candid conversation with Oracle VP of Global Marketing for Java and GraalVM, Manish Gupta about the history and future of Java on its 25th anniversary. Gupta also explains why Oracle Java SE Subscription offers even more important benefits for modern businesses today.
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