-> AWS Tool Starting With J: Amazon Corretto
When building Java applications in the cloud, choosing the right Java runtime is critical for security, stability, and cost. Amazon Corretto, an AWS-provided distribution of OpenJDK, is designed to meet these needs in modern Cloud, DevOps, and DevSecOps environments.
-> Service Overview
Amazon Corretto is a free, multi-platform, production-ready OpenJDK distribution maintained by Amazon Web Services. It comes with long-term support (LTS) and regular security updates, making it a reliable choice for running Java applications at scale.
-> Key Features
*Fully compatible with OpenJDK
*Long-term support (LTS) versions
*Regular security patches and performance improvements
*No licensing or subscription costs
*Optimized for AWS workloads
*Available for Linux, Windows, and macOS
-> Where Amazon Corretto Fits in the Cloud & DevOps Lifecycle
*Amazon Corretto plays a key role across the software delivery lifecycle:
*Development: Consistent Java runtime across teams
*CI/CD: Used in build and test pipelines
*Deployment: Runs microservices and backend applications
*Security: Timely patches reduce vulnerabilities
*Operations: Stable performance in production
*It is commonly used with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS CI/CD services.
-> Programming Language & Access Methods
*Programming Language: Java
*Access Methods:
*Command Line (CLI)
*IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse)
*Docker images
*CI/CD tools (CodeBuild, Jenkins)
-> AWS Category / Cloud Domain
*Compute / Programming Runtime
*Developer Tools
-> Pricing Model
*Open source
*Free to use
*No licensing fees (only AWS infrastructure costs apply)
- Final Thoughts
Amazon Corretto is a secure, cost-effective, and production-ready Java runtime for cloud-native applications. Backed by AWS with long-term support and frequent security updates, it removes licensing concerns while ensuring reliability—making it a strong choice for Java developers and DevSecOps teams alike.
Thanks to @santhoshnc sir for guiding and motivating us.
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