Both Java 8 and Java 11 have their own unique features and advantages. Java 8 introduced game - changing features such as lambda expressions and the Stream API, which have made Java more functional and expressive. Java 11, on the other hand, builds on these foundations and adds new features for better developer productivity and performance.

Oracle released version 8 of Java in 2014. It is termed a revolutionary release of the world's number 1 development platform. Though many new versions have been released in the market after Java 8, still 50% of the developers choose to opt for Java 8 version for their main applications as it provides lots of language features.

Legacy Systems: If you are working on a legacy Java project that was developed with Java 8, it might be more practical to stick with Java 8 to avoid compatibility issues. Learning Environment: Java 8 is a great starting point for beginners learning Java because it introduces many important concepts such as lambda expressions and the Stream API.

Features of Java 8: It increases productivity. It is quite simple to use and has good security features. It has good performance and polyglot development. It has an open and community-driven platform. One can have a commercial license to Oracle technology or services.