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Java is a high-level programming language that is statically typed and garbage collected. The language compiles to a bytecode that is agnostic of the target platform and requires a Java Virtual Machine to run on the target platform.
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If starting a new project then Java 17 should be considered the minimum version to adopt and newer if possible. Projects using older versions should form a migration plan, particularly if Java 8 is still in active use.