Java's release model and LTS versions
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In this lesson
choose a Java version for production with a clear reason.
Planned topics
- A new Java version comes out every six months (March and September).
- Most versions get support for only about six months.
- An LTS (long-term support) version gets years of updates. LTS releases come every two years.
- Companies run LTS versions in production, because upgrades are less frequent and safer.
- Preview features are early drafts: they may change, so do not use them in production code.
Draft outline details
Demonstration
a timeline with the release dates and the LTS versions marked (verify version before recording).
Check your understanding
Why do most teams pick an LTS version?
Show answer
It is supported and patched for years, so upgrades are rarer.
Practice
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