[FLINK-25251] Docker image should use Java 11 by default

• Type: Sub-task
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Fixed
• Fix Version/s: 1.15.0
• Component/s: Build System
• Labels: pull-request-available
• Release Note: The default Java version in the Flink docker images is now Java 11. There are images built with Java 8, tagged with "java8", for users who wish to remain on that version.
• Assignee: Chesnay Schepler
• Reporter: Chesnay Schepler
• Created: 10/Dec/21 09:11
• Updated: 22/Feb/22 11:44
• Resolved: 14/Dec/21 15:18

Description

New users starting out with Flink should be directed towards Java 11, to which end the Docker images should use Java 11 by default.
Users who want to stay on Java 8 should use the appropriate java8 tag.

Issue Links

• links to: GitHub Pull Request #94