Before you start: You will need an Oracle account (free) to download older releases. For the latest release (e.g., JDK 23), downloads are often immediately accessible without a login, but an account is required for LTS releases under the Oracle NFTC license.
Step 1 – Navigate to the target page
Enter exactly in your browser: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/
Step 2 – Identify the release you need https wwworaclecom java technologies downloads new
Step 3 – Select your operating system
Step 4 – Accept the License Agreement Oracle now uses the Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions (NFTC) license for JDK 21 and later. You must check the box: “I have reviewed and accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for Oracle Java SE” for older versions, or the NFTC for new ones. Before you start: You will need an Oracle
Step 5 – Download Click the appropriate link. The file size is approximately 150–180 MB for the JDK.
The download page typically highlights two distinct categories of releases: Step 3 – Select your operating system
Call native libraries (C, C++) directly without fragile JNI:
try (Arena arena = Arena.ofConfined())
MemorySegment segment = arena.allocate(100);
// Call native method