Building Your Own JDK in 10 Steps

Discover how to build your own JDK in this 29-minute Devoxx conference talk. Learn the step-by-step process of creating a custom Java Development Kit, from setting up a Ubuntu virtual machine to executing a home-made JDK that may never be officially released. Explore the open-source nature of the JDK project, access Mercurial branches to test unreleased features, and gain hands-on experience with future Java technologies. Follow along as José Paumard, a Java Champion and experienced educator, guides you through ten essential steps, including installing Mercurial, choosing a branch, downloading source code, configuring, compiling, and creating images. Gain valuable insights into the inner workings of the JDK and expand your understanding of Java development.

Intro
Why build JDK
Nonexisting JDK
How it works
Installing mercurial
Choosing a branch
Downloading source code
Finding your branch
Running configure
Running compile
Make images
Demo
Wrapping up