Java Versions and Code Names

VERSION
CODE NAME RELEASE DATE


JDK 1.1.4
Sparkler Sept 12, 1997


JDK 1.1.5
Pumpkin Dec 3, 1997


JDK 1.1.6
Abigail April 24, 1998


JDK 1.1.7
Brutus Sept 28, 1998


JDK 1.1.8
Chelsea April 8, 1999


J2SE 1.2
Playground Dec 4, 1998


J2SE 1.2.1
(none) March 30, 1999


J2SE 1.2.2
Cricket July 8, 1999


J2SE 1.3
Kestrel May 8, 2000


J2SE 1.3.1
Ladybird May 17, 2001


J2SE 1.4.0
Merlin Feb 13, 2002


J2SE 1.4.1
Hopper Sept 16, 2002


J2SE 1.4.2
Mantis June 26, 2003


J2SE 5.0 (1.5.0)
Tiger Sept 29, 2004