Java SE at a Glance

Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as in today's demanding embedded environments. Java offers the rich user interface, performance, versatility, portability, and security that today’s applications require.

What's New

Oracle Releases New Java Updates - Java SE 7 Update 6, JavaFX 2.2 and JavaFX Scene Builder 1.0 - Expands Operating System Support with Full Mac OS X Release, Expanded Linux on ARM Support in Java SE and New Linux Version of JavaFX (Press Release)

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Java 6 End of Public Updates extended to February 2013

JVM Language Summit 2012 21 videos now available.

Pro JavaFX 2: A Definitive Guide to Rich Clients with Java Technology book is now available.

Oracle Academy Introduces New Java Curriculum - Java Courses Allow Students to Graduate with Industry-Relevant Skills

Working with Java SE 7 Exception Changes

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Archive of Technical Articles

Get the Latest Java News with the Java Spotlight Podcast
A weekly show with indepth interviews, new, and insights for and from Java developers. The show is hosted by Roger Brinkley and Terrence Barr and includes a somewhat rotating All Star Java Developer Panel.

Participate

Join a Java User Group (JUG)
Java User Groups (JUGs) are volunteer organizations that strive to distribute Java-related knowledge around the world. They provide a meeting place for Java users to get information, share resources and solutions, increase networking, expand Java Technology expertise, and above all, drink beer, eat pizza and have fun. Find a JUG and become a part of the Java community today!

Java Forums
Read about and share ideas and suggestions about Java technology on the discussion forums. Start with the New to Java or the more advanced Java Programming category.

Updates

Java SE 7 Update 7 Released
This update fixes recent security vulnerabilities. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 7 users update to this release.
JavaFX 2.2 is now bundled with the JDK on Windows, Mac and Linux. This release also includes bug fixes and enhancements. Learn More Download

Java SE 6 Update 35
This update fixes recent security vulnerabilities. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 6 users update to this release. Learn more Download

Java SE Embedded 7 Update 6
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Java SE Embedded 6 Update 34
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Support and Training

Oracle Java SE Support
Access Oracle Premier Support for the components and features included with Java SE.

Oracle Java SE Advanced & Suite
Expert Monitoring and Management for Mission-Critical Java Applications.

Java SE 7 Certification: Raising The Bar

Java Training - Oracle University

Community

Adopt a JSR Program
This program is intended to encourage JUG members to get involved in a Java Specification Request (JSR) and to evangelise that JSR to their JUG and the wider Java community in order to increase grass roots participation. Learn More

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