Java and Bedrock Edition are two different versions of Minecraft. Both may look the same, but there are many differences, including their updating process.

Mojang Studios is officially releasing the 1.17.1 patch update for Minecraft: Java Edition, which includes tons of bug fixes and changes for 1.17 'Caves and Cliffs Update' Part One. ...

Download all Minecraft 1.17 Caves & Cliffs pre-releases for Java Edition Minecraft pre-release versions are available for free to all players already owning a copy of the game.