Why Java Is Moving to a Six‑Month Release Cycle Starting in 2018
Oracle announced that Java will adopt a strict six‑month release cadence, with the next version slated for March 2018, shifting from the previous two‑year cycle and ensuring future releases in March and September without delays for unfinished features.
Oracle accelerates Java release cadence
Oracle announced that Java will move to a strict six‑month release schedule, with new versions in March and September each year. The next version is planned for March 2018, six months after the Java 9 release.
Previously Java followed a two‑year cycle. Java 9 has already been delayed by 18 months due to difficulties with the modular system (Project Jigsaw), and its GA release is scheduled for 21 September 2017. Java 8 also experienced an approximately eight‑month delay for security reasons.
The new version identifiers will use the format YY.M (e.g., 18.3, 18.9, 19.3), reflecting the year and month of release. Releases will no longer be postponed to wait for unfinished features; such features simply will not be merged into the release branch. If a feature misses a release, it must wait for the next scheduled version.
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