| Java Version | Compatible? | Notes | |--------------|-------------|-------| | JDK 7 (all updates) | | JDeveloper 12.2.1.4 will not launch; requires JDK 8 at minimum. | | JDK 8u45 – 8u111 | Marginal | May launch but lacks stability; missing required security features. | | JDK 8u112 – 8u150 | Partial | Some components (e.g., integrated WebLogic) may fail. | | JDK 8u151 – 8u202 | Yes (Certified) | Fully tested. The sweet spot. 8u202 is the recommended baseline. | | JDK 8u211 – 8u, latest 8u421 | Use with caution | Often works for basic Java SE editing, but ADF/WebLogic integration can be buggy. Oracle Support may reject tickets. | | JDK 9 – JDK 17 | No | The IDE may launch (surprisingly) but will fail to compile ADF projects or deploy to integrated WebLogic. | | JDK 17+ | No | Not designed for Java modules or the new classloaders. |
During installation or runtime:
: The internal runtime and embedded WebLogic Server are compatible with Java EE 7 [ 0.5.37 ]. jdeveloper 12.2.1.4 java version
Edit the jdev.conf file found in JDeveloper\jdeveloper\jdev\bin . | Java Version | Compatible
A 64-bit JDK is required for the Studio edition . | | JDK 8u112 – 8u150 | Partial | Some components (e
Is it technically possible to run JDeveloper 12.2.1.4 on JDK 11 or 17? With significant pain, maybe, but it is and not recommended for production. However, for educational or legacy migration purposes, some developers have attempted workarounds.