Docs and tools differ on JDK version

[breyed]

The MAUI Android install instructions say to use an exact version of the JDK:

Install Microsoft OpenJDK 17.

However, the .NET MAUI VS Code extension, in its output generated if no JDK is installed says to use JDK 17.0 or later:

ANDROID ENVIRONMENT STATUS: 12/4/2024, 1:37:24 PM

Here is the status of your Android development environment:

[...]

ACTION REQUIRED:
✗- Java Development Kit (JDK) - Ensure the required JDK version 17.0 or later is configured by installing the JDK, and then setting the JDK at the preferred level.

Perhaps the "or later" means a minor version, so 17.x but not 21.x. It's not clear. Also, if it does mean 17.x, it's not clear what version 21.x is used for. The docs and tool output should be reconciled and clarified.

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Associated WorkItem - 359133