[paradox_hunter]

>You may not: use the Programs for any data processing or any commercial, production, or internal business purposes other than developing, testing, prototyping, and demonstrating your Application;

From what I understood, I as a student could still use java 11 from Oracle, as I wouldn't be using it for "production". Is that correct? Or are there other implications that I am missing here?

[hannasanarion]

Yes, that is correct. This trap is for hobbyist and professional developers whose typical workflow involves downloading Oracle's JRE to deploy their app, probably not noticing the new trap clause deep within the license agreement.

My professional advice to a newcomer to the industry: stay away from Oracle. It is a blight on the software industry. Oracle is a monopolistic anti-consumer patent troll that treats its employees like shit and whose only business ethic is "make money by any means available".

[tastyfreeze]

Seconded. I only wish it was easier to convince management that the cost of switching from Oracle products is worth it.

Vendor lock in is a real bitch.

[MaxBarraclough]

I suspect you're right, but does Oracle JDK really add any appreciable value over OpenJDK, for a student?

I'd go for OpenJDK simply to form good habits.

[djsumdog]

Yea ... and if you do start to build something and decide to release it commercially, you don't want to run into any weird Oracle/OpenJDK weirdness at that point .. so best to start with OpenJDK.

[paradox_hunter]

Nothing really, I was just curious about that.