Anticipating Java 9 - Functionality and Tooling

Explore the upcoming features and changes in Java 9 through this informative conference talk. Discover how Java 9 might impact development practices, learn about potential tool compatibility issues, and gain insights into whether early adoption is beneficial. Dive into key features like modularity, the REPL, and new Collections functionality through live coding demonstrations using IntelliJ IDEA. Understand the current and future support for Java 9 in IntelliJ IDEA, and gain valuable knowledge from Java Champion Trisha Gee's expertise in high-performance Java systems and developer productivity. Cover topics such as migration paths, updates to the Streams API, deprecations, and the long-awaited Jigsaw project, providing a comprehensive overview of what to expect in Java 9.