Adoptium, formerly known as AdoptOpenJDK, is an initiative that provides free, high-quality, and community-driven distributions of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) based on the OpenJDK project. It aims to make it easy for developers to access and use OpenJDK builds with long-term support (LTS) and regular releases.

Key features and aspects of Adoptium include:

1. Variety of Builds: Adoptium offers a wide variety of OpenJDK builds, including LTS (Long-Term Support) releases and regular feature releases. This allows developers to choose the Java version that best suits their needs.

2. Multiplatform Support: Adoptium provides prebuilt OpenJDK binaries for various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and more, making it accessible to a broad range of developers.

3. High-Quality and Reliability: Adoptium’s builds go through rigorous testing and quality assurance processes to ensure stability and reliability. They are suitable for both development and production use.

4. Open Source and Community-Driven: The initiative is open source and relies on contributions from the community. It is committed to transparency and collaboration with the broader Java community.

5. Free for Commercial Use: Adoptium’s builds are freely available for commercial and non-commercial use, making it an attractive choice for businesses and developers looking for cost-effective Java distributions.

6. Adoptium Temurin: Temurin is the name of Adoptium’s flagship distribution. It provides OpenJDK builds with a focus on quality and support. Temurin includes both LTS and regular releases: