New Java language features – additions to the Java language or APIs.Therefore I’ve compiled a table with all new features added since Java 8 for each new Java version and I keep it updated for every newer Java version. Then it’s useful to know which new features were added since the version you use now, or between the versions that you use now and the one you want to start using next. However, if you’re in a similar situation as me, you’re not using one of the latest Java versions but a version several releases older. Most of the information on the internet describes changes between the last 2 Java versions. You will know it is properly installed when you see the 11.įor those that want or need more technical details about installing Java 8 and Java 11 then make sure you read RedHat's excellent blog post about this subject.Since version 9, Java has new features every 6 months and it’s very hard to keep track of these new changes. It will output '11.0.' or something similar. $ sudo alternatives -config javac #(select the Java 11 option, usually option '2', then hit enter to save)Ĭonfirm the correct Java version is being used by executing java -version.

$ sudo alternatives -config java #(select the Java 11 option, usually option '2', then hit enter to save) $ sudo yum -y install java-11-openjdk-devel Stop all processes that use Java before continuing.

Most application devs have finally moved on to support the newest 'long-term support' (LTS) version of Java, which is Java 11. Today's article is going ot focus on how to upgrade from Java 8 to Java 11 on CentOS/RHEL 7 and CentOS/RHEL 8 distributions.Įven though it is still widely supported, Java 8 shouldn't be used anymore.

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