Canonical's OpenJDK builds promise Java devs more speed and a whopping 12 years of security support
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Canonical has launched certified OpenJDK builds that include up to 12 years of security support for Long Term Support (LTS) releases. This expansion caters to Java developers, particularly as most Fortune 500 companies rely on Java. Canonical's security support for Java 8 extends until at least 2034, exceeding timelines offered by competitors. The new Chiseled OpenJRE containers deliver essential components in significantly smaller images, optimizing them for CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments, making them up to 56% smaller than comparable versions.
Canonical has introduced certified OpenJDK builds, committing to up to 12 years of security support for all OpenJDK Long Term Support (LTS) releases.
Canonical's Chiseled OpenJRE containers are designed to provide only essential components for running Java applications, resulting in images that are up to 56% smaller than other options.
Java 8 continues to be widely used, with Canonical extending its security support until at least 2034, outlasting similar support from competitors.
Canonical is aligning the release cadences of Ubuntu and OpenJDK to address the needs of Java developers who rely on stable and secure environments.
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