Collections Refueled - Java 9 and 10 Enhancements

Explore the evolution of Java's Collections Framework in this 30-minute conference talk. Delve into recent enhancements made to the framework, with a particular focus on updates introduced in Java 9 and Java 10. Learn about JEP 269, which introduces Collections Convenience Factory Methods, providing a library-based API that serves as an alternative to collection literals. Discover how these new APIs enhance the power and usability of the Collections Framework, making it more efficient for modern Java development. Gain insights from Stuart Marks, a Consulting Member of Technical Staff at Oracle, as he discusses the ongoing improvements to this fundamental component of Java programming since its introduction in JDK 1.2 in 1998.