Definitive Guide To Java 13
A detailed guide to Java 13: text blocks, switch expressions with yield, ZGC, dynamic AppCDS archives
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Improve Launch Times On Java 13 With Application Class-Data Sharing
On Java 10+, you can use application class-data sharing to reduce launch times, response time outliers, and memory footprint. By archiving class data with -Xshare:dump and loading it with -Xshare:on, the JVM’s class loading workload can be reduced considerably.
Definitive Guide To Switch Expressions In Java 13
Java 12 introduces switch expressions. Together with a new lambda-style arrow syntax, this makes switch more expressive and less error-prone.
The JPMS Maturity Model
Java’s module system requires good and consistent support by libraries, frameworks, and tools. This maturity model classifies a project’s support for the JPMS.
Evolving Java With ––enable–preview aka Preview Language Features
How to use –enable-preview (plus –source or –release during compilation) to experiment with Java’s preview features like switch expressions and text blocks
Definite Guide To Text Blocks In Java 13
Java 13 introduces text blocks: string literals that span multiple lines. Here’s all you need to know about syntax, indentation, escape sequences, formatting, and more.
Immutable Collections In Java – Not Now, Not Ever
The JDK contains immutable collections, but no type `ImmutableCollection`. I explain why and claim that that’s never gonna change.
Definitive Guide To Java 12
A detailed guide to Java 12: migration, version requirements, new features (switch expressions, teeing collectors, indenting/transforming Strings, and more), and JVM changes (default CDS, Shenandoah, G1).
Teeing Collector in Java 12
The teeing collector, available since Java 12 as Collectors::teeing, forwards its input to two other collectors before merging their results with a function.
Eleven Hidden Gems In Java 11
Think Java 11 is just a maintenance release? Think again! Here are eleven small but shiny additions to classes like String, Path, Files, Collection, Optional, and others that make coding a little more elegant.