r/JavaProgramming • u/SessionBytes • Sep 16 '26

Java Versions Timeline — 1996 → 2026

Post image

☕ Java Versions Timeline — 1996 → 2026

From JDK 1.0 to Java 27, Java has continuously evolved while maintaining its “write once, run anywhere” philosophy.

📌 Key LTS releases: Java 8 → 11 → 17 → 21 → 25

🚀 Latest release: Java 27 — September 15, 2026

🔄 Java follows a 6-month release cycle, with LTS releases every 2 years.

Which Java version are you currently using? 👇

30 Upvotes

94% Upvoted

4 comments sorted by

1

u/Similar-Diver-3702 Sep 22 '26

What is LTS Bro

1

u/SessionBytes Sep 22 '26

LTS basically means Long-Term Support. In simple terms, it’s a Java version that gets support, security updates, and bug fixes for a longer time. So companies can stick with it for years instead of upgrading to a new Java version every 6 months.

3

u/brunocborges Sep 16 '26

None of these versions are LTS, unless you specify which JDK distribution you are referring to, such as "Oracle JDK", or "Red Hat Build of OpenJDK".

1

u/Puzzled_Dependent697 Sep 16 '26

is it? interesting.