Which JDK Image Should You Use: OpenJDK, Zulu, Eclipse Temurin?
Introduction Choosing the right Java Development Kit (JDK) base image for your containerized Java applications can impact stability, performance, and licensing. In this article, we compare OpenJDK, Zulu, and Eclipse Temurin images. Why the JDK Image Matters The JDK image you use as a base in your Dockerfile can affect: Application compatibility Startup time and memory usage Patch availability and update cadence Security and vendor support Overview of Options 1. OpenJDK The OpenJDK project provides the reference implementation of Java. It’s available as an official Docker image: ...