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Azul Zulu Java Standard Edition Development Kit

brew install --cask zulu v26.0.1,26.30.11

OpenJDK-based Java Development Kit distribution optimized for macOS.

Why you might care

Zulu provides a certified, performant Java JDK build that's free and well-maintained by Azul. It's a solid alternative to Oracle JDK if you need reliable Java development without licensing concerns, with builds available for multiple Java versions (8, 11, 17, 21+).

Categories

dev-tools

Alternatives

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