Amazon Corretto is a no-cost, multiplatform, production-ready distribution of the Open Java Development Kit . It offers long-term support with regular performance enhancements and security fixes. Amazon utilizes Corretto internally across thousands of production services, ensuring its reliability and compatibility with the Java SE standard. Developers can use Corretto to build and run Java applications on various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Long-Term Support: Provides ongoing updates, including performance improvements and security patches, allowing users to upgrade versions as needed.
- Production-Ready: Certified to meet the Java SE standard, serving as a drop-in replacement for many Java SE distributions.
- Multiplatform Support: Compatible with multiple operating systems, such as Linux , Windows , macOS , Alpine Linux , and Amazon Linux 2 . Docker images are also available in Amazon Elastic Container Registry Public Gallery and Docker Hub.
- No Cost: Available for download and use at no cost, with no additional paid features or restrictions.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
Amazon Corretto addresses the need for a reliable, secure, and cost-effective Java development environment. By offering a free, production-ready distribution of OpenJDK with long-term support, it enables developers to build and run Java applications across various platforms without incurring licensing fees. Its regular updates ensure that applications remain secure and performant, while its compatibility with the Java SE standard allows for seamless integration into existing Java ecosystems.