Oracle Releases Java 25 (www.oracle.com)

Oracle released Java 25 (Oracle JDK 25), shipping 18 JDK Enhancement Proposals that aim to boost developer productivity, platform performance, security and AI readiness. The release is notable for an explicit focus on making Java easier for newcomers while preserving enterprise-grade capabilities: Oracle will provide long‑term support for at least eight years, with quarterly security/performance updates under its No‑Fee Terms until Sept 2028 and continued updates under the commercial OTN license through at least 2033. Oracle is also positioning Java 25 on its cloud (OCI) with the Java SE Subscription Enterprise Performance Pack available at no extra charge on OCI to optimize cost-performance for production deployments. Technically, Java 25 advances both usability and security: JEP 512 (Compact Source Files and Instance Main Methods) removes boilerplate public static void main(...) to create a gentler on‑ramp for students and scripting use; module import declarations and other language simplifications further lower ceremony. The release adds a range of AI- and security-focused capabilities including post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) support and dozens of under‑the‑hood performance and stability improvements informed by OpenJDK/JCP collaboration. For teams building modern, AI-infused and high‑scale systems, Java 25 tightens the bridge between beginner-friendly language ergonomics and enterprise needs like cryptographic hardening, long-term support, and cloud-optimized runtimes.