Newbie's question: what is the best Java version for JMonkey as of 9/14/2021

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Hi there,

I have just learned that the non LTS Oracle Java is free to use.

Does this mean if I write Java games, I can distribute my games for free? Does this mean Oracle Java is the best Java for JMonkey?

Thank you.

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Oracle had some issues with their new licensing. Can’t just remember what it was. But many have migrated to https://adoptium.net/. This is the easiest licensing-wise. They don’t have Java 17 just yet there, usually about a week or two delay.

For Java version it is up-to-you. Of course i.e. SDK 3.3 support goes only up to 14. You can still use an IDE of your choice and that is then the limiting factor.

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Thank you.

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I’m currenly using Amazon Corretto. It contains amazon-specific fixes and backports.

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Thank you. The price is free that is nice.