where can I download Java 8 base profile?

Question

I am under the impression that with version 8, we would be able to download parts of the jdk we need and it will be full functional. I am unable to locate java 8 compact profile anywhere. (not the early access versions)

Answer 1

Short answer: try this link. It only works for Java embedded.

Long answer: Java embedded is a version of Java with specific modifications for the embedded market. Profiles is one of those features. Here is a tutorial for java profiles

As you can see in the power point (page 20 and 21) of this oracle presentation you have two choices: a reference implementation built for demostrations purposes or Java embedded.

Just to address some comments: Jigsaw project was delayed to Java 9 but part of this work made its way into Java 8 in the form of Profiles