This document summarizes features and enhancements in Java SE 8 and in JDK 8, Oracle's implementation of Java SE 8

Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) 8 As of JDK 8u451, JavaFX is no longer included as part of Java SE 8. Please visit https://www.oracle.com/javase/javafx for more information.

New and Enhanced APIs That Take Advantage of Lambda Expressions and Streams in Java SE 8 describe new and enhanced classes that take advantage of lambda expressions and streams.

It includes a huge upgrade to the Java programming model and a coordinated evolution of the JVM, Java language, and libraries. Java 8 includes features for productivity, ease of use, …

It contains new features and enhancements in many functional areas. See the following links to release information about enhancements, changes, bugs, installation, runtime deployment, …

The Java Collections Framework has been updated to support lambda expressions, streams, and aggregate operations. For more information on these topics, see the following pages:

This release introduces scalable updatable variable support through a small set of new classes (DoubleAccumulator, DoubleAdder, LongAccumulator, LongAdder), which internally employ …

Apr 15, 2025 · JDK 8 update 451 is the first upgrade of JDK/JRE 8 without JavaFX. Oracle continues to develop and release JavaFX as stand-alone modules via the OpenJFX project for …

JRE 8 provides the libraries, the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), and other components to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language. Note that the JRE …

This Java SE 8 New Features training highlights the major changes of Oracle Java SE 8. Expert Oracle University instructors teach you through interactive instruction and hands-on exercises.