Support all Java versions #725
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Description:
The README mentions only the Java versions "8, 11, 16, 17, 21". [1]
Can you please explain the rationale for how it is decided to support a certain version or not?
I would additionally request adding support for all Java versions (at least going forward) because "The Tip & Tail Model of Library Development" [2] recommended by OpenJDK would require popular libraries to be able to build and release against the latest versions (as well as using older versions to verify compatibility of older releases).
[1] https://github.com/actions/setup-java/blob/main/README.md#supported-version-syntax
[2] https://openjdk.org/jeps/14
Justification:
Supporting more Java version will allow even more maintainers and vendors to be able to use this action for their builds.
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priya-kinthali commentedon Jan 20, 2025
Hello @danishnawab 👋,
Thank you for this feature request. We will investigate it and get back to you as soon as we have some feedback.
skateball commentedon Feb 11, 2025
Hi @danishnawab ,
made some small changes on README.md to enhance readabilty
please check https://github.com/actions/setup-java/pull/750/files if this is now easier to understand.
Regards Christian@SapMachine
PS: To me the whole file would need a major rewrite, but this would be one or more other PRs in future.