A Reasonable Overview of Java 9 and How You Could Think of It

Explore the key features and improvements in Java 9 through this 50-minute conference talk by Oleg Šelajev at Devoxx. Gain insights into the new modularity system, REPL, default garbage collector, and HTTP 2 client. Discover how these changes impact developers and architects alike. Learn about welcome additions to the API, including enhancements to Optional, Date and Time, Stack walker, and process management. Evaluate the practicality of JShell and consider the implications of multi-release jars. Assess whether immediate migration to Java 9 is necessary and understand how to proceed with the transition. Benefit from Šelajev's expertise as an engineer, author, speaker, and advocate at ZeroTurnaround as he provides a balanced perspective on the value of Java 9 for developers.