oracle-jdk@21 ☆
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Description:
JDK from Oracle
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 21.0.12.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @OracleJava  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java jdk oracle development programming
Install: brew install --cask oracle-jdk@21
About:
The Oracle Java Standard Edition Development Kit (JDK) 21 is the official, production-ready environment for building and deploying Java applications. It provides a high-performance virtual machine, development tools, and extensive libraries. This package ensures developers have the latest stable release for modern Java development.
Key Features:
  • Java Language & Virtual Machine Features
  • Integrated Development Tools (javac, java, jdb)
  • JavaFX Runtime
  • Oracle GraalVM Native Image Support
Use Cases:
  • Enterprise backend development
  • Android application development
  • Scientific computing and data analysis
Alternatives:
  • openjdk – Open-source implementation of the JDK, often preferred for open-source projects or Linux environments.
  • temurin – Community-driven, TCK-certified OpenJDK distribution by the Eclipse Foundation.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 18, 2026 4:27pm 21.0.12.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 716324c1
Jul 21, 2026 4:53pm 21.0.12 0 VERSION_BUMP fe7c242c
Apr 21, 2026 4:58pm 21.0.11 0 VERSION_BUMP 34fc2243
Jan 20, 2026 7:26pm 21.0.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 570907b4
Sep 15, 2025 12:45pm 21.0.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 2ca6f3fe
Jul 30, 2025 2:13pm 21.0.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 08eef709
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