### Briefing The Java Development Kit (JDK) 28 is set to be released as the official Reference Implementation of version 28 of the Java SE Platform, as defined by JSR 403 in the Java Community Process. The main line of JDK 28 is currently open for bug fixes, small enhancements, and JEPs (Java Enhancement Proposals) that are proposed and tracked through the JEP Process.
This release will be the Reference Implementation of version 28 of the Java SE Platform, as specified by JSR 403 in the Java Community Process.
Status
The main line is open for bug fixes, small enhancements, and JEPs as proposed and tracked via the JEP Process.
Early-access binaries, under the GPL, are available here.
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Last update: 2026/10/15 14:44 UTC
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