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JDK 26 delivers powerful features and enhancements for language clarity, AI integration, scalability, security, and developer productivity. We also launched the new Java Verified Portfolio including Helidon, and reintroduced JavaFX support for increased business value.

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The Arrival of Java 26

Sharat Chander, Director, Java SE Product Management

JDK 26 delivers ten enhancements that are significant enough to warrant their own JDK Enhancement Proposal (JEP), including four preview features and one incubator feature plus thousands of additional improvements. These features cover innovations to the Java language, including improvements to security libraries, performance and runtime enhancements, and updated monitoring capabilities.

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