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What is OpenJDK?

OpenJDK (Open Java Development Kit) is a free and open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) licensed under the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL) version 2 with a linking exception.

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OpenJDK in business

9 out of 10
October 13, 2022
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We use OpenJDK in various backend applications that are crucial for the business we run. We it to run web applications in general. We use …
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OpenJDK

9 out of 10
October 12, 2022
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Open JDK Used to implement, monitor and and troubleshooting Java platform . The entire backend of the organization is Java based and is …
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What is OpenJDK?

OpenJDK (Open Java Development Kit) is a free and open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) licensed under the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL) version 2 with a linking exception.

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OpenJDK has proven to be an invaluable tool for Java development and deployment. With its open-source nature, it offers users a cost-effective alternative to the commercial JDK. Many users have praised OpenJDK for its ability to reduce project costs by allowing them to use premium packages without any additional licensing fees. This has been particularly beneficial for organizations looking to stabilize their operations and improve Java development without incurring hefty expenses.

OpenJDK is widely used for troubleshooting, administration, and monitoring of Java-based applications. Its versatility has made it suitable for both large enterprise services and small tools within organizations. Users rely on OpenJDK for critical backend applications that are crucial for business operations, such as running web applications and building gateways between different applications.

The implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities of OpenJDK have helped countless users ensure the smooth functioning of their Java platforms. It is frequently used in conjunction with AWS for IAAS, deployment, and hosting purposes. Additionally, Red Hat provides long-term support for OpenJDK starting from version 7, giving users peace of mind regarding its stability and reliability.

Overall, OpenJDK has established itself as a preferred choice for Java developers, administrators, and organizations seeking an open-source alternative to the commercial JDK. Its cost-effectiveness, extensive functionality, and compatibility with various applications make it a valuable tool in the Java development ecosystem.

Reliability and Speed: Users have consistently found OpenJDK to be a reliable and fast option compared to other products in the market. Several reviewers have praised its performance, indicating that it meets or exceeds expectations in this aspect.

Ease of Use: OpenJDK is widely appreciated for its ease of use, making it one of the best options available. Many users have mentioned that they find it intuitive and user-friendly, resulting in a positive experience with the product.

Open-Source Flexibility: The fact that OpenJDK is an open-source solution has been highly regarded by users. This attribute allows for greater flexibility and access to a wide range of packages and APIs. Numerous reviewers value the freedom and customization options provided by this open-source nature of OpenJDK.

  1. Lack of customization options: Some users have expressed the desire for more flexibility in customizing open-source packages and libraries within the JDK, as they feel limited by the current options available.

  2. Inadequate documentation and resource logs: Several reviewers have mentioned that certain packages lack proper documentation and resource logs, making it difficult for developers to understand their functionality and troubleshoot issues effectively.

  3. Compatibility limitations: Users have reported dissatisfaction with the lack of support for older Linux versions and the default absence of NTFS format support. This has caused inconvenience for some developers who rely on these features in their work.

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October 23, 2022

OpenJDK - a free & open source JDK.

Tung Vu | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tung Vu
Senior Software Engineer
Instaclustr (Computer Software, 201-500 employees)
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Actually, from a software engineer's point of view, JDK is nothing fancy to think of / talk about. It's just there & it works. Until he/she has to set up a project from scratch, together with the build tool, a JDK has to be chosen. Also, when doing deployment work, having a reliable, readily available JDK to install to target systems is a blessing. Still, Oracle could have done a better job supporting OpenJDK, especially for commercial usage.
October 20, 2022

OpenJDK is the best opensource replacement for OracleJDK

John Anderson | TrustRadius Reviewer
John Anderson
Lead Application Engineer IV
Cox Communications (Telecommunications, 10,001+ employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We have as yet to encounter a situation where OpenJDK was less well suited than OracleJDK (or other JDK's). Installation is extremely easy, it's a simple yum install. We have had one or two stability issues, but those were determined to be caused by factors outside of OpenJDK, or if related to OpenJDK, they were quickly resolved and patched by OpenJDK.
October 13, 2022

Detailed Review on OpenJDk

Bushra Mansoor | TrustRadius Reviewer
Bushra Mansoor
Senior Software Engineer
TPS Worldwide (Information Technology & Services, 201-500 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
OpenJDK is very helpful when you have to work on complex modeling programs by using same JDK we can access data stored on different locations , it has support for both Linux and Windows operating system. It is not suitable for Linux versions less then 7 there is no support for version 5 and 6.
October 13, 2022

OpenJDK in business

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Some good scenarios are applications that need to scale, applications that are very CPU intensive, applications that requires multithreading, especially applications that needs performance. It might not be the best choice if the application is not CPU intensive, but request intensive, because other technologies could make more sense in this cases.
October 12, 2022

Implement Java Application using OpenJDK

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 51-200 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It is an open-source, So low maintenance cost. More development tools are available. JRE is available with Kit. It requires higher configured systems. We need to invest some amount for performance. We can develop the application with less time and cost also low. We can update application whenever these versions changed.
October 12, 2022

OpenJDK

Verified User
Engineer in Other
Information Technology & Services Company, 1-10 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
OpenJDK is very well suited for integration with non java resources like JDBC, NIO etc . The integration with AWS and the long term support Red Hat provides has added an advantage to the usage of OpenJDK . In particular our case, the backend is Java based and OpenJDK supports all Java functionalities, memory support and APIs . It integrates well with AWS which is an important platform for us to host, deploy and as an IAAS platform .
October 10, 2022

Data Engineer and Application Developer Review

Bindu Bhargava Reddy Chintam | TrustRadius Reviewer
Bindu Bhargava Reddy Chintam
Data Engineer
Inxite Out (Computer Software, 201-500 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Most API related and infrastructure related tech features implemented and fabricated with OpenJDK packages and Libraries. Extensive tech configurations are still developed with this product. we would to like to continue the usage this package for our upcoming projects as well.
For Data Visualization I feel OpenJDK does have much resources for making data more insightful and helpful.
October 10, 2022

Affordable Java implementation

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
OpenJDK is perfect if you are constrained by costs and can’t afford a commercial alternative. It’s less optimal if you need top notch performance on multiple native platforms. If you rely on third party libraries that rely on vendor specific Java implementation you might have trouble to use OpenJDK, but in most cases it’s not a major problem.
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