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Java 21
Current mainstream LTS with stable virtual threads and a strong modern baseline for new production systems.
LTS anchorVirtual threads (Project Loom)Modern production baseline
All About Java 21
Java 21 • 2023 • LTS
LTS anchorVirtual threads (Project Loom)Modern production baseline
All About Java 21
Current mainstream LTS with stable virtual threads and a strong modern baseline for new production systems.
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Java 21 (2023, LTS)
- Virtual threads make “thread-per-request” style scalable and simpler.
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