OpenJDK

OpenJDK - a project to create a fully compatible Java Development Kit, consisting exclusively of free and open source code.

2021: RS-Connect Compatibility

On February 17, 2021, according to the results of testing, R-Style Softlab confirmed the effectiveness of the RS-Connect platform on OpenJDK (implementation of the Java platform with open source). On the basis of the RS-Connect platform, a line of modules has been created for online interaction of banks with state information systems (GIS housing and communal services, GIS GMP, FIU, Rosreestrom, FSSP, Federal Tax Service, etc.). More details here.

2019: Red Hat oversees OpenJDK 8 and OpenJDK 11

On April 19, 2019, it became known that Red Hat, a global provider of open source solutions, will curate projects OpenJDK 8 and OpenJDK 11 after Oracle took a leadership role in these projects. With this transition, Red Hat reaffirms its commitment to the Java community.

OpenJDK is an implementation of open source Java, one of the most common programming languages used to create enterprise applications. Acting as a curator for the release of the next versions of OpenJDK 8 and OpenJDK 11, Red Hat will continue to work closely with the community in order to innovate in Java in the future.

In addition to its work with individual OpenJDK communities, Red Hat is leading the vertical development of Shenandoah, a high-performance garbage collector that is part of OpenJDK 12.

Red Hat plans to introduce the OpenJDK distribution in the Windows installer in the coming weeks, as well as distribute the IcedTea-Web solution, a free software implementation of Java Web Start, as part of its OpenJDK distribution for Windows. The solution of JDK Mission Control is available as a part of Red Hat Software Collections and also within Red Hat Customer Portal to Windows. This allows developers and administrators to collect and analyze data from Java applications that are running locally or deployed in production environments.

Java is undergoing a period of revival. This language continues to develop actively and still remains a key component for nascent architectures only. Developers look forward to starting the next phase of work on Java, and Red Hat is the leader in this movement because of our involvement and involvement in the OpenJDK project.

Future leadership and control of the Java language is carefully coordinated by the current owner of Java SE, Oracle. This engagement demonstrates the importance of Java as a programming language and corporate platform. Clearly, Oracle wants changes, and although Oracle still owns Java SE, the corporation has already transferred its Java EE project to the non-profit organization Eclipse Foundation, which renamed it Jakarta EE. Red Hat makes a significant contribution to the development of OpenJDK and serves as the curator of both projects OpenJDK 8 and OpenJDK 11, which will eventually merge with Oracle JDK. I think in the next few years we will be able to see even more news about other Java curators, and in my opinion this project is in reliable hands. In addition, I believe that being an open source project, OpenJDK fits perfectly into Red Hat.

2018: Availability of commercial OpenJDK support on the Microsoft Windows platform

On December 25, 2018, the company Red Hat announced the availability of long-term commercial support for OpenJDK on the platform. Microsoft Windows Adding Red Hat Enterprise Linux support Microsoft for Windows-based OpenJDK to existing platform OpenJDK support, Red Hat helps organizations standardize development and deployment across the Javaapplications enterprise with a flexible and open alternative to proprietary Java platforms.

"By providing support to users working with Windows OpenJDK, we are taking another step towards the success of open source corporate Java. Due to the upcoming changes that will affect long-term support for proprietary JDK solutions, we want to give customers confidence that they can continue to do what they did with minimal interference, relying on deep experience with Java in Red Hat and corporate support. "

As one of the most popular and common programming languages, Java is used by developers in a wide variety of industries to create modern applications that underlie the digital infrastructure. These applications run on both desktop and cloud data centers; they are designed for a wide variety of operating systems and platforms. Red Hat OpenShift, being a powerful Kubernetes platform in the enterprise segment, provides commercial OpenJDK support for all major cloud infrastructure providers, which indicates the seriousness of Red Hat's intentions for hybrid cloud and multi-cloud solutions, the developer emphasized.

According to the developer's statement, the Red Hat subscription allows you to get software ready to work in an enterprise environment, reliable knowledge, enhanced product security and technical support from engineers who create software based on the principles of openness. Red Hat is an active participant of community OpenJDK since 2007, the company makes a contribution to development of the project and heads work on its various directions, for example, is engaged in porting of the project on the 64-bit platforms ARMv8, AArch64 for OpenJDK, also RedHat acts as the curator for the OpenJDK 6 and OpenJDK 7 projects.

"The results of our recent study on the future of Enterprise Java suggest that investments in Java will continue to grow as organizations move to the cloud. During this transition period, standardizing and leveraging a single Java platform across desktops, data centers, and the hybrid cloud reduces risk and increases efficiency for both developers and IT. In our opinion, Red Hat's proposal for OpenJDK is a clear and reliable plan for further action with full support for organizations seeking to consolidate and standardize their Java platform in various environments. "

In addition to distributing and providing a full support cycle for OpenJDK, the Red Hat Middleware portfolio, which includes open source Java products, also supports OpenJDK on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows platforms. These products are used by customers to create, integrate and automate modern business applications and processes, providing users with full support for the entire stack - from the operating system to application services.