JDK-8272213 : Release Note: JEP 391: macOS/AArch64 Port
  • Type: Sub-task
  • Component: hotspot
  • Sub-Component: compiler
  • Affected Version: 17
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Delivered
  • CPU: aarch64
  • Submitted: 2021-08-10
  • Updated: 2021-08-10
  • Resolved: 2021-08-10
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JDK 17
17Resolved
Description
macOS 11.0 now supports the AArch64 architecture. This JEP implements support for the macos-aarch64 platform in the JDK.
One of the features added is support for the W^X (write xor execute)��memory. It is enabled only for macos-aarch64 and can be extended to other platforms at some point.
The JDK can be either cross-compiled on an Intel machine or compiled on an Apple M1-based machine.

For further details, see [JEP 391](https://openjdk.java.net/jeps/391).