Migrating to Java Platform, Standard Edition 8

This product version supports the Java™ Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) 8 specification. Its Java virtual machine provides a Java language compiler and runtime environment. Decide whether your new and existing applications will take advantage of the capabilities added by Java SE 8, and begin the transition from deprecated functions.

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Java SE 8 includes new features such as Lambda expression support and virtual extension methods, a more understandable date and time API, and improved security. Java SE 8 offers support for WebSphere® applications to use the latest available Java features and standards. For more information about new Java features, see What's new in Java 8 on the Oracle website.

Support for Java SE 8 is provided by the IBM® SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8. For information about what is new in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8, see IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8.

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