Installing Java in 2025, and Version Managers
17 days ago
- #Java
- #SDKMAN!
- #Version Management
- Java installation has evolved from a simple, single-version process to a complex landscape with multiple vendors and versions.
- Modern Java installation involves navigating licensing considerations and choosing from various distributions like Amazon Corretto, Red Hat OpenJDK, and Eclipse Temurin.
- Multiple Long-Term Support (LTS) versions (e.g., Java 8, 11, 17, 21) and non-LTS versions complicate version selection.
- Developers can manage Java versions manually or use version managers like SDKMAN! for easier installation and switching.
- Version managers simplify version management, ensure reproducibility, and support isolation between projects.
- Popular version managers include pyenv for Python, nvm for Node.js, and SDKMAN! for Java and related languages.
- Version managers have become essential tools for modern development workflows, saving time and reducing errors.