Java SE at a Glance

Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as in today's demanding embedded environments. Java offers the rich user interface, performance, versatility, portability, and security that today’s applications require.

What's New

JDK 8 (with JavaFX) Early Access for ARM - An Early Access release of JDK 8, including JavaFX, on Linux for ARM processors is now available for immediate download from Java.net.

NightHacking Tour - Java Evangelist Stephen Chin rides across Europe by motorcycle and interviews and hacks with Java experts and Java User Groups. Watch the videos

JavaOne 2012 Replays - click on a session in the content catalog to watch

Oracle Outlines Plans to Make the Future Java During JavaOne 2012 Strategy Keynote - Details Upcoming Java Platform Advancements and Highlights Java Momentum (Press Release)

Oracle Outlines Roadmap for Java SE and JavaFX at JavaOne 2012 - Java SE 8 to Focus on Developer Productivity Enhancements, Multi-Core Performance, and Platform Scalability (Press Release)

Oracle Announces Winners of the 2012 Duke’s Choice Awards - Award Recipients Showcase Innovative, Java-Powered Technologies and Contributions to the Java Community at JavaOne 2012 (Press Release)

Oracle Previews NetBeans IDE 7.3 (Press Release)

Java 6 End of Public Updates extended to February 2013 (Support Roadmap) (FAQ)

JVM Language Summit 2012 21 videos now available.

Pro JavaFX 2: A Definitive Guide to Rich Clients with Java Technology book is now available.

Oracle Academy Introduces New Java Curriculum - Java Courses Allow Students to Graduate with Industry-Relevant Skills

Archive of Technical Articles

Get the Latest Java News with the Java Spotlight Podcast
A weekly show with indepth interviews, new, and insights for and from Java developers. The show is hosted by Roger Brinkley and Terrence Barr and includes a somewhat rotating All Star Java Developer Panel.

Updates

Java SE 7 Update 10 Released
This releases brings in key security features and bug fixes. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 7 users upgrade to this release.
JavaFX 2.2.4 is now bundled with the JDK on Windows, Mac and Linux x86/x64.
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Java SE 6 Update 38
This release brings in security features and bug fixes. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 6 users upgrade to this release (or to Java SE 7 update 10).
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Java SE Embedded 7 Update 10
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Java SE Embedded 6 Update 38
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Java SE Roadmap

Support and Training

Oracle Java SE Support
Access Oracle Premier Support for the components and features included with Java SE.

Oracle Java SE Advanced & Suite
Expert Monitoring and Management for Mission-Critical Java Applications.

Java SE 7 Certification: Raising The Bar

Java Training - Oracle University

Community

Adopt a JSR Program
This program is intended to encourage JUG members to get involved in a Java Specification Request (JSR) and to evangelise that JSR to their JUG and the wider Java community in order to increase grass roots participation. Learn More

Java.net - The Source for Java Technology Collaboration

Java Embedded Community

JavaFX Community

Participate

Make the Future Java Outreach Program
Together, we can inspire future technologists to learn more about Java and the opportunities it brings. The Make the Future Java program offers resources, tool kits and promotional items you can use for Java outreach within your local community.

Join a Java User Group (JUG)
Java User Groups (JUGs) are volunteer organizations that strive to distribute Java-related knowledge around the world. They provide a meeting place for Java users to get information, share resources and solutions, increase networking, expand Java Technology expertise, and above all, drink beer, eat pizza and have fun. Find a JUG and become a part of the Java community today!

Java Forums
Read about and share ideas and suggestions about Java technology on the discussion forums. Start with the New to Java or the more advanced Java Programming category.

Gimme Java - Show your true colors!
These Java designs are yours to take and use. Post on your Website, put them on t-shirts or coffee mugs—use them just about anywhere except on a Java product—and let the world know about your passion for Java.

Confused about Java SE, J2SE, and 1.5.0? Read about Java Naming and Versioning.