Episode

Ask the Expert: Microsoft Build of OpenJDK

Ask the Expert

We are excited to announce the preview of the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK, a new no-cost Long-Term Support (LTS) distribution of OpenJDK that is open source and available for free for anyone to deploy anywhere. Come get your questions answered by the product team! Find out more: https://www.microsoft.com/openjdk

Chapters

  • 00:00 - Introduction
  • 02:27 - What was announced at Microsoft Build?
  • 03:54 - How was the development process for this toolset?
  • 06:38 - What does the preview mean? How can people help with the feedback?
  • 10:12 - Why make a Microsoft build? How is it unique?
  • 13:28 - Where is Java used at Microsoft?
  • 16:59 - How long will Microsoft support Java 11? Will you release other versions?
  • 20:43 - Will you support Java 8? What about Azure OpenJDK? Will they get support?
  • 25:06 - How are these binaries licensed? When will the source toolkits be available?
  • 28:47 - How can you get involved?
  • 29:39 - Closing Notes

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