This Annex to the Java SE 24 Specification contains the Java SE 24 version of the Java Native Interface (JNI) Specification.

The Java SE 24 version includes typographical edits made to the JNI Spec since the Java SE 23 version, that is, since the Final Release of JSR 398. These changes are flagged with colorful text, as follows:

• Text with light green background indicates new material in the Java SE 24 version.
• Text struck through on a light red background indicates deletion from the Java SE 23 version.

Informative background for these changes may be found in the following approved Compatibility & Specification Review (CSR) requests:

• JEP 472 Prepare to Restrict the Use of JNI
  Compatibility & Specification Review
• JEP 486 Permanently Disable the Security Manager
  Compatibility & Specification Review
• [JNI] The JNI Specification needs to address the limitations of integer UTF-8 String lengths
  Compatibility & Specification Review
• Clarify handling of restricted and caller-sensitive methods
  Compatibility & Specification Review
• Update ExceptionOccurred description in the JNI documentation
  Compatibility & Specification Review