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Java 7 brings JVM support for dynamically-typed languages plus Type Interference for Generic Instance creation. Java 8 brings the most anticipated feature for the programming language called Lambda Expressions, a new language feature which allows users to code local functions as method arguments.
- What are the new features in Java 7 and 8?
- Which Java version is best?
- What is difference between Java 8 and Java 11?
- Is Java 8 still used?
- What are the advantages of Java 8?
- What are the 4 versions of Java?
- Will Java ever die?
- Does Windows 10 need Java?
- Is Java 1.8 the same as 8?
- What happened to Java 9 and 10?
- How long will Java 11 be supported?
- Is Oracle charging for Java?
What are the new features in Java 7 and 8?
JavaSE 8 Features
- Java 8 Date/Time API (Java 8)
- Lambda Expressions (Java 8)
- Method References (Java 8)
- Functional Interfaces (Java 8)
- Stream (Java 8)
- Base64 Encode Decode (Java 8)
- Default Methods (Java 8)
- forEach method(Java 8)
Which Java version is best?
Java SE 8 remains the preferred production standard in 2019. While both 9 and 10 have been released, neither will be offering LTS. Since it's first release in 1996, Java has maintained a reputation for being one of the most secure, reliable, and platform independent languages for computer programming.
What is difference between Java 8 and Java 11?
At the moment, Java 8 and Java 11 are the LTS (long-term support) versions. ... What's interesting with Java 11, aside from all the added, removed, and deprecated features, is that it won't be supported by Oracle. In its place, the OpenJDK community will provide long-term support, most probably in the form of AdoptOpenJDK.
Is Java 8 still used?
It is also worth noting that, although Oracle ended free support for Java 8 in January 2019 for commercial use (and will end it for personal use in December 2020), it is possible to pay for commercial support for Java 8 until December 2030.
What are the advantages of Java 8?
Some of the important Java 8 features are;
- forEach() method in Iterable interface.
- default and static methods in Interfaces.
- Functional Interfaces and Lambda Expressions.
- Java Stream API for Bulk Data Operations on Collections.
- Java Time API.
- Collection API improvements.
- Concurrency API improvements.
- Java IO improvements.
What are the 4 versions of Java?
There are four platforms of the Java programming language:
- Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE)
- Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE)
- Java Platform, Micro Edition (Java ME)
- JavaFX.
Will Java ever die?
The Java programming language is not going anywhere anytime soon. Not only because of the humongous amount of software that has been built with it, but also because whether you agree or not, with all its defects, it's still a very suitable, battle-proven option for new projects.
Does Windows 10 need Java?
You only need Java if an app requires it. The app will prompt you. So, yes, you can uninstall it and it's likely safer if you do.
Is Java 1.8 the same as 8?
javac -source 1.8 (is an alias for javac -source 8 ) java.
What happened to Java 9 and 10?
That said, Java 9 was released in 2017 with immediate plan for being superseded by Java 10 in March 2018. Similarly Java 11 is planned to replace Java 10 in September 2018.
How long will Java 11 be supported?
As of this writing Java 11 is the latest LTS version of java. It was released in September 2018 and will be supported by Oracle until September 2023. Extended support for Java 11 goes through September 2026.
Is Oracle charging for Java?
Java SE 8 remains free of charge for general purpose desktop and server use and is available under the Oracle Binary Code License (BCL) at https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase-downloads.html.
