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Thread: Java JDK and JRE versions are confusing me

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    Question Java JDK and JRE versions are confusing me

    The current Java JDK version is JDK 21 but when you download and install the latest Java JRE, it is Java 8.
    I want to develop a desktop application that anyone can use after downloading his or her JRE.
    I cannot use JDK21 in this case.
    What am I missing here?
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    Default Re: Java JDK and JRE versions are confusing me

    Java 8 is for developers. Like for for us, clients who are willing to switch over to java programs, the jre use a java 8 on the server side computer. But the jdk is the standard edition kit. Latest versions. This is used to make your own forums. Just like the Apache Tomcat uses a jdk standard edition kit.

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