Oracle Releases Java 24: Next-Generation Enhancements for Modern Development

Austin, Texas — March 18, 2025
Oracle today proudly unveiled Java 24 (Oracle JDK 24), a major milestone that pushes the boundaries of the world’s leading programming language and development platform. Designed to boost developer productivity while improving performance, stability, and security, Java 24 introduces groundbreaking innovations — including enhanced language features, advanced AI integration, quantum-resistant cryptography, and improved cloud readiness.

Introduction

Java has long been the backbone for enterprise-grade, scalable applications. As it nears its 30th anniversary, Oracle’s Java 24 builds on decades of evolution with a focus on modern development trends. With new enhancements ranging from more intuitive syntax for everyday programming to state-of-the-art security measures for a post-quantum era, Java 24 reaffirms its position as the go-to platform for innovation.

Language Enhancements

Java 24 brings several preview language features that both simplify code and boost performance:

1. Primitive Types in Patterns, instanceof, and switch (JEP 488)