Oracle Announces Java 25 – The Future of AI-Ready Application Development

Oracle has officially launched Java 25 (Oracle JDK 25) — the newest version of the world’s leading programming language and platform.
Packed with thousands of enhancements, Java 25 improves developer productivity, performance, stability, and security, helping organizations drive innovation and growth.

🚀 Long-Term Support for Java 25

Oracle will provide long-term support (LTS) for Java 25 for at least eight years, giving enterprises the flexibility to maintain and upgrade at their own pace.

  • Under the Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions (NFTC), Java 25 will receive quarterly updates until September 2028.
  • After that, updates will continue under the Java SE OTN License until at least September 2033.

This ensures long-term security, reliability, and business continuity for global organizations.

🎉 Java Turns 30 – Still Leading the Way

“As Java embarks on its fourth decade, it continues to deliver features that ensure applications remain efficient, scalable, and AI-ready,” said Arnal Dayaratna, Research VP at IDC.

Georges Saab, Senior VP of Oracle Java Platform, added:

“Java 25 highlights Oracle’s ongoing investment in features and capabilities that power AI solutions and simplify the language for new developers.”

🧩 Key Features Introduced in Java 25 (Oracle JDK 25)

Java 25 delivers several powerful JDK Enhancement Proposals (JEPs) designed to simplify development, improve safety, and empower both beginners and experts.

🧠 JEP 507: Primitive Types in Patterns, instanceof, and switch (Third Preview)

Enhances pattern matching by allowing primitive types in all contexts including instanceof and switch.
This makes Java more expressive, uniform, and ideal for AI inference applications where high performance is key.

📦 JEP 511: Module Import Declarations

Simplifies the use of modular libraries.
Developers can now import all packages exported by a module — even from non-modular code — improving productivity and readability.

Perfect for projects integrating multiple AI and data processing modules.

✍️ JEP 512: Compact Source Files and Instance Main Methods

Introduces a beginner-friendly way to write Java programs without traditional boilerplate code (public static void main(String[] args)).
Ideal for students, educators, and IT administrators, this makes Java more approachable for first-time learners.

🛡️ JEP 513: Flexible Constructor Bodies

Enhances code safety by allowing input validation and field initialization before invoking a superclass constructor.
This leads to cleaner, safer, and more reliable object creation.

🌍 Built by the Community, for the Community

Java 25 is a product of close collaboration between Oracle and the OpenJDK community.
Through the Java Community Process (JCP), developers worldwide contribute ideas, ensuring every release aligns with real-world needs.

📅 JavaOne 2026 – The Future of Java Innovation

Mark your calendars!
JavaOne 2026 will be held at Redwood Shores, CA, from March 17–19, 2026.

The event will showcase the latest in AI-powered Java applications, cloud integration, and developer tools.

Developers can register early and be part of the next chapter in Java’s evolution.

💬 Industry Leaders on Java 25

“Each new Java release delivers real value. The six-month cadence keeps innovation constant.”
— Trisha Gee, Head of Advocacy, Gradle Inc.

“Compact source files make Java dramatically easier for beginners.”
— Rémi Forax, Professor, Université Gustave Eiffel

“Modern Java is safer, faster, and more productive than ever.”
— Richard Fichtner, CEO, XDEV Software GmbH

“Oracle’s commitment to Java has made it leapfrog other languages.”
— Dr. Heinz Kabutz, The Java Specialists’ Newsletter

☁️ Java 25 on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is the first hyperscale cloud to support Oracle JDK 25.

Running Java 25 on OCI delivers:

  • 🚀 Improved performance and scalability
  • 💰 Cost-efficient deployments
  • 🛡️ Built-in security and compliance

Developers also gain access to the Java SE Subscription Enterprise Performance Pack, Java Management Service, and Java SE Universal Subscription — all at no additional cost.

🔐 AI and Security Enhancements

Java 25 introduces features that strengthen security and support AI-driven workloads, including:

  • Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) for next-generation data protection
  • Performance improvements for machine learning and inference
  • Enhanced stability for enterprise-grade deployments

💡 Why Java 25 Matters

Java 25 demonstrates Oracle’s unwavering commitment to innovation, security, and developer empowerment.

Whether you’re building an AI-powered application, a cloud-native solution, or an enterprise platform, Java 25 ensures:

  • Faster development cycles
  • Simplified syntax
  • Stronger performance
  • Unmatched security

🧑‍💻 Learn More About Java 25

Explore official Java resources to stay up to date:

  • 🌐 Dev.java: Learn and practice modern Java
  • 📰 Inside.java: News and insights from Oracle’s Java team
  • ▶️ Java YouTube: Tutorials, livestreams, and feature demos

🏁 Conclusion

After 30 years, Java continues to evolve — adapting to modern development challenges while maintaining its reputation for reliability and scalability.

With Java 25, Oracle reinforces its mission: to make Java faster, smarter, and more accessible for developers at every level.

From AI innovation to cloud optimization, Java 25 is the language of the future — built to power the next generation of intelligent, secure, and scalable applications.