Getting Involved

There are five main groups involved with the JCP. Each group plays a defined role that ensures that the JCP delivers Java technology specifications that meet the needs of developers and organizations, and ensure the continued stability and cross-platform compatibility of Java technologies.

JCP Members

Any individual or organization can become a member of the JCP. To become a member, you must sign the Java Specification Agreement (JSPA) and pay a fee, which, at the time of writing, is $5000/ann for commercial entities and $2000/ann for all other entities.

JCP members are responsible for the submission of JSRs that are then further developed by Expert Groups. These groups consist of experts that JCP members may nominate either ...

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