Java Programming for Complete Beginners - Java 16 - Step 01 - Understanding Java Versions - 10000 Feet Overview

The video tutorial discusses the evolution of Java's release cycle, highlighting the shift to a biannual release schedule starting with Java 10. It covers the history of Java versions, emphasizing the significance of Java 8 for introducing functional programming. The tutorial explains the time-based release versioning strategy and the concept of long-term support (LTS) versions, recommending their use for production environments. The video aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Java versioning and its recent developments.

What changes occurred in Java versioning from 1996 to 2017?

Why does Oracle recommend using long-term support releases for production?