Announcing Oracle JDeveloper and Oracle ADF 14.1.2

Oracle is excited to introduce the latest release of Oracle JDeveloper and Oracle ADF, now available as part of Oracle Fusion Middleware 14 (release 14.1.2). You can download the new version from http://oracle.com/jdev starting today.

This new release of JDeveloper supports JDK 17, which is a long-term support releases. The code editor in this version also supports the new syntax for that version. 

Oracle ADF applications built with this release can seamlessly run on WebLogic 14, utilizing its advanced features as a hosting platform. We have also updated the Oracle JDBC version and several libraries to ensure compatibility with the most recent Oracle database versions.

With this release, Oracle offers an extended support timeline of 8 years for JDeveloper and ADF customers, ensuring stability and continued support for your Oracle technology investments.

Cloud-Ready Features

Oracle JDeveloper 14 includes two new features to facilitate your transition to the cloud: 

• For database connections, there is a new connection type that enables direct connectivity to Oracle databases running in the Oracle cloud using wallet-based connection information. 

• For application server connections to WebLogic, JDeveloper now supports using the REST management APIs, simplifying integration with WebLogic in the cloud. 

You can also host your applications in a cloud environment with the Oracle WebLogic Server for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. 

Final Notes

To upgrade your applications, simply open your workspaces in the new version of JDeveloper, and we will handle the rest. Please remember to back up your code before initiating any upgrade activities. 

Note that the visual editor for JSF/JSP requires JavaFX, which is no longer included in the JDK distribution. We have provided a JavaFX extension to simplify this process, which can be accessed through the Help->Check for Updates menu. 

We look forward to seeing your applications running on Oracle's latest technology stack.