How to Download Java for Mac: The Future is Now

For years, developers have been eagerly waiting for the release of an AdoptOpenJDK version that runs natively on M1-based Macs. And while it's not available yet, there are reasons to believe that it won't be long before we see a native release.

Firstly, let's take a look at the history of Java development for ARM architectures. Believe it or not, JDKs for ARM have been around for more than a decade now. While Oracle's JDK 15 has dropped support for some exotic OS/architecture combinations, ARM development has remained relevant, albeit mostly as a commercial license offering.

So, how can you get started with downloading Java for your Mac? One option is to head over to the AdoptOpenJDK Latest Releases page and select 'macOS' from the dropdown menu under 'Operating System'. Then, choose 'Any' under 'Architecture', which will give you access to a Linux release for ARM processors. Of course, this isn't exactly what we're looking for, but it's still a step in the right direction.

The good news is that Apple has been working on building extensions into their M1 designs, and it's likely that they'll have their own versions of Java available soon. In fact, if you take a closer look at the AdoptOpenJDK page, you'll notice that they're already planning to add support for AArch64 or ARM64 architectures in the near future.

So, while we can't say exactly when we'll see a native version of Java for Mac, it's clear that progress is being made. In the meantime, developers can continue to use the existing releases and keep an eye out for updates from AdoptOpenJDK and Apple.

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