Modern Java Features Explained

Has your Java knowledge been paused since version 8? The language has evolved significantly, introducing powerful features that can make your code more readable, concise, and performant. This written course is your straightforward path to getting up to speed. Through clear explanations and practical code examples, you will systematically explore the most important changes in modern Java. You'll gain the confidence to apply these new features in your projects and understand the 'why' behind each evolution. What you'll learn: - Learn to simplify your data classes with Records and control inheritance with Sealed Classes. - Master modern control flow using Switch Expressions and Pattern Matching. - Understand the fundamentals of modern concurrency with Virtual Threads. - Apply Local-Variable Type Inference (var) effectively to improve code readability. - Create multiline strings effortlessly with Text Blocks. - Explore key API additions like the modern HTTP Client and new Stream API methods. - Grasp the modular system to build more reliable and scalable applications. The course begins by covering the foundational shifts in the Java platform, then progresses through major language enhancements and API updates. Each topic is broken down into easy-to-digest sections with code you can practice with. This course is designed for Java developers who are comfortable with Java 8 but have not kept up with recent releases. No prior experience with features from Java 9 or newer is necessary. Begin the first chapter and start writing modern Java code today.