Java Language Futures - All Aboard Project Amber

Embark on a whirlwind tour of Java language features under development in Project Amber with Java Language Architect Brian Goetz in this one-hour conference talk. Explore the accelerated release cadence of the Java platform and its impact on delivering new features. Delve into topics such as expanded type inference, boilerplate reduction, encapsulation improvements, data classes, algebraic data types, sealed classes, enhanced switch statements, pattern matching, and improved serialization. Gain insights into Java's evolution, from its principles circa 2005 to the exciting developments in Project Amber, guided by an expert with extensive experience in Java development and language design.