If you have ever typed java -version into a terminal and seen java version "1.8.0_xxx" , you might have done a double-take. "Wait," you thought, "I thought we were on Java 8?"
Have a war story about migrating off Java 1.8.0? Or a reason you are staying forever? Drop a comment below. java environment 1.8.0
If you are starting a new project today? Use Java 17 or 21. But if you are maintaining a legacy system, treat your 1.8.0 environment with respect. It has survived a decade of cloud shifts, framework churn, and developer hubris. If you have ever typed java -version into