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Java™ Platform Standard Edition 19

Development Kit
Java™ Platform Standard Edition 19 Development Kit
- JDK™ 19
Contents
 Introduction
 Installation
 JDK Documentation
 Release Notes
 Compatibility
 Bug Reports and Feedback
 Contents of the JDK
 Configuration
 Unlimited Strength Java Cryptography Extension
Introduction
Thank you for downloading this release of the Java Platform, Standard Edition
Development Kit (JDK). The JDK is a development environment for building
applications and components using the Java programming language.

The JDK includes tools useful for developing, testing, and monitoring programs written
in the Java programming language and running on the Java platform.

Installation
Installation instructions are located on the Java SE documentation site.
JDK Documentation
The on-line Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) Documentation contains API
specifications, feature descriptions, developer guides, reference pages for JDK tools and
utilities, and links to related information. The Java SE documentation is also available in
a download bundle which you can install on your machine. To obtain the documentation
bundle visit the Java SE download page. For API documentation, refer to the The Java
Platform, Standard Edition API Specification. This documentation provides brief
descriptions of the API with an emphasis on specifications, not on code examples
Release Notes
See the Release Notes for additional information pertaining to this release. Please check
the on-line release notes for the latest information as they will be updated as needed.
Compatibility
See the JDK 19 Migration Guide for a list of known compatibility issues. Every effort has
been made to support programs written for previous versions of the Java platform.
Although some incompatible changes were necessary, most software should migrate to
the current version with no changes. Most failures to do so are considered bugs, except
for a small number of cases where compatibility was deliberately broken, as described on
our compatibility web page. Some compatibility-breaking changes were required to close
potential security holes or to fix implementation or design bugs.
Bug Reports and Feedback
The JDK Bug Database web site lets you search for and examine existing bug reports,
submit your own bug reports, and tell us which bug fixes matter most to you. To directly
submit a bug or request a feature, fill out this form:
http://bugreport.java.com/bugreport/
You can send feedback to the Java SE documentation team.
Please do not seek technical support through the Bug Database or our development
teams. For support options, see Support and Services on Oracle Support web site.
Contents of the JDK
This section contains a general summary of the files and directories in the JDK.

Executables
(In the bin/ subdirectory) An implementation of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
The JRE includes a Java Virtual Machine (JVM™), class libraries, and other files that
support the execution of programs written in the Java programming language. This
directory also includes tools and utilities that will help you develop, execute, debug, and
document programs written in the Java programming language. For further information,
see the JDK 19 tools specification
at https://docs.oracle.com/en/java/javase/19/docs/specs/man/index.html
Configuration files
(In the conf/ subdirectory) Files that contain user-configurable options. Files in this
directory can be edited to change the JDK's access permissions, configure security
algorithms, and set the Java Cryptography Extension Policy Files which might be used to
limit the JDK's cryptographic strength.
C header Files
(In the include/ subdirectory) C-language header files that support native-code
 programming with the Java Native Interface and the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
Debugger Interface.
Compiled Java Modules
(in the jmods/ subdirectory) Compiled modules used by jlink to create custom runtimes.
Copyright and License files
(in the legal/ subdirectory) License and copyright files for each module. Includes third
party notices as .md (markdown)files.
Additional Libraries
(In the lib/ subdirectory) Additional class libraries and support files required by the
JDK. These files are not intended for external use.
Configuration
Configuring the JRE or JDK is not considered a modification for redistribution purposes.

You may configure the software by modifying the files under the conf/ directory as per
the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) Documentation, including selecting one or
creating your own Java Cryptography Extension policy file
under conf/security/policy. Once you select or create your own you are not required
to include alternative policy files.
Root CA certificates may be added to or removed from the Java SE certificate file located
in lib/security/cacerts through the use of the keytool utility available in
the bin/ subdirectory of the JDK.
You may update the Timezone data included in the Java Runtime Environment by using
the Java Time Zone Updater tool available in the Java SE Downloads page.
Unlimited Strength Java Cryptography Extension
The default JCE policy files bundled in this Java Runtime Environment allow for
"unlimited" cryptographic strengths.

For convenience, this software also contains the historic "limited" strength policy files
which restricts cryptographic strengths. To use the limited strength policy, instead of the
default unlimited policy, you must update the "crypto.policy" Security property
(in /conf/security/java.security) to point to the appropriate directory.
You are advised to consult your export/import control counsel or attorney to determine
the exact requirements of your location, and what policy settings should be used.
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