JDK 24

This release will be the Reference Implementation of version 24 of the Java SE Platform, as specified by JSR 399 in the Java Community Process.

Status

The main line is open for bug fixes, small enhancements, and JEPs as proposed and tracked via the JEP Process.

Schedule (proposed)

2024/12/05 Rampdown Phase One (branch from main line)

2025/01/16 Rampdown Phase Two

2025/02/06 Initial Release Candidate

2025/02/20 Final Release Candidate

2025/03/18 General Availability

Features

JEPs proposed to target JDK 24 review ends

489: Vector API (Ninth Incubator) 2024/10/09

JEPs proposed to target JDK 24	review ends
489:	Vector API (Ninth Incubator)	2024/10/09

JEPs targeted to JDK 24, so far

472: Prepare to Restrict the Use of JNI

475: Late Barrier Expansion for G1

484: Class-File API

JEPs targeted to JDK 24, so far
472:	Prepare to Restrict the Use of JNI
475:	Late Barrier Expansion for G1
484:	Class-File API

Last update: 2024/10/8 20:03 UTC

2024/12/05		Rampdown Phase One (branch from main line)
2025/01/16		Rampdown Phase Two
2025/02/06		Initial Release Candidate
2025/02/20		Final Release Candidate
2025/03/18		General Availability