Cruising Along with Java - Modern Features and Best Practices

Explore the evolution and modern features of Java in this 39-minute GOTO Book Club interview with Venkat Subramaniam, author of "Cruising Along with Java," and Alina Yurenko, Developer Advocate for GraalVM at Oracle Labs. Dive into Java's fast-paced development schedule, discussing changes from version 9 to 19, and learn how to apply new features to build enterprise applications more efficiently. Discover techniques for writing concise, expressive, and less error-prone code, and gain insights on creating better object-oriented programs. The discussion covers topics such as modularization, asynchronous programming, proper error handling, records, optimizations, and synergies in Java's ecosystem. Get practical guidance on mastering Java's modern landscape and leveraging its potential for improved design capabilities and enhanced application security.