Which Version of Java

Hi guys

Just looking for opinions really. I don’t really mind if I am using OpenJDK or Oracle Java. I play Minecraft and I am starting a Java coding course in October. Can someone please advise me what version of Java to install?

Thanks guys

It doesn’t usually matter, there is both version 7 and 8 of the openjdk and openjre in the repositories:
jdk7-openjdk
jre7-openjdk
jre7-openjdk-headless
jre8-openjdk
jre8-openjdk
jre8-openjdk-headless

There are also many oracle java pkgbuilds in the AUR:
https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/?O=0&K=oracle

But is there any difference in performance?

I don’t know, I only use java on my sons laptop for compatibility with his children’s web site, disney.com, pobskids.org and nick.com, etc.