Eclipse Adoptium Project Releases First Binaries of Its OpenJDK Builds for ‘Demanding’ Environments, While Azul Offers Commercial Support
The Eclipse Foundation’s Adoptium project has recently introduced its first Eclipse Temurin Java SE binaries, marking a significant milestone for the OpenJDK community. Released on August 2, these production-ready builds cover the latest versions of Java SE 8, Java SE 11, and Java SE 16. They are available for major operating systems including Windows, Linux, and MacOS, specifically for Intel 64-bit processors, with plans to extend support to additional platforms in the future.
The Temurin builds can be accessed via adoptium.net and are designed for use in demanding environments. These binaries have undergone rigorous testing to ensure their reliability and performance. Specifically, they have passed Oracle’s Java SE Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) tests as well as Eclipse AQAvit tests, which assess both interoperability and performance.
One of the key goals of the Eclipse Adoptium project is to provide a consistent experience for users across different OpenJDK builds. By encouraging Java vendors to incorporate Adoptium technology into their products, the project aims to maintain a high standard of compatibility and performance. This approach also allows for vendor-specific enhancements while ensuring a unified experience for users.
The Adoptium project is the successor to the AdoptOpenJDK project, and it brings together notable members including Azul, IBM, Microsoft, and Red Hat. These organizations contribute to the development and maintenance of the Adoptium builds, which are utilized in various commercial and open-source products. For instance, the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK leverages Adoptium’s build scripts.
In addition to providing robust and reliable Java SE binaries, Adoptium supports the broader Java ecosystem by offering a foundation for production-ready OpenJDK builds. This initiative aligns with the project’s mission to deliver high-quality, open-source Java solutions and to foster collaboration within the Java community.
Developers and organizations can download the Eclipse Temurin binaries from the Adoptium website. With its focus on quality and performance, Adoptium aims to be a valuable resource for Java developers seeking reliable and up-to-date Java SE distributions