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

Server JRE
Starting with Java SE 7u21, a Server Java Runtime Environment (Server JRE) package is available for deploying Java applications on servers. The Server JRE includes the same high performance JVM that is available in the JDK and JRE packages, tools for JVM monitoring and tools commonly required for server applications. It does not include browser integration (the Java plug-in), auto-update, nor installer. Learn More

Java Applet & Web Start - Code Signing
Starting with Java SE 7u21 all Java Applets and Web Start Applications are encouraged to be signed with a trusted certificate. Learn More

Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2013
Due to the threat posed by a successful attack, Oracle strongly recommends that customers apply CPU fixes as soon as possible. This Critical Patch Update contains 42 new security fixes across Java SE products of which 2 are applicable to server deployments of Java. See https://blogs.oracle.com/security for additional details.

World's Fastest Server for Java! This white paper describes the key features of Oracle Solaris that make it the best platform for deploying Java applications. Read the blogs to learn more:
- SPARC T5-8 Delivers SPECjEnterprise2010 Benchmark World Record Performance
- SPARC T5-2 Achieves SPECjbb2013 Benchmark World Record Result

Oracle Security Alert for CVE-2013-1493 (March 4, 2013)

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.

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

Oracle Previews NetBeans IDE 7.3 (Press Release)

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

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ekly 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 21 Released
This release contains new features and fixes for security vulnerabilities, including a new Server JRE, JRE Installer linked with Uninstall Applet on Windows platform, changes to Security Dialogs and more. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 7 users upgrade to this release. For more information, see Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory.
Release Notes Download

Java SE 6 Update 45
This release contains fixes for security vulnerabilities. For more information, see Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory.
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Java SE Embedded 7 Update 21
This release is based on Java Development Kit 7 Update 21 (JDK 7u21) and provides specific features and support for embedded systems.
Learn more Download

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

Nighthacking.com

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.

Read about Java version number changes.