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Java Language Futures: Late 2021 Edition

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Overview

Explore the future of Java in this 31-minute conference talk presented by Gavin Bierman, Consulting Member of Technical Staff at Oracle. Dive into upcoming language features starting with JDK 17 and beyond. Learn about Project Amber, pattern matching for switch statements, and type patterns. Review switch expressions and discover what's in store for JDK 18. Gain insights into the rapid evolution of Java and its major language themes, with a focus on pattern matching. Access additional resources on Project Amber, switch expressions, and pattern matching for further exploration.

Syllabus

Intro
The rapid evolution of Java
Project Amber
JEP 406: Pattern matching for switch Preview
Major Language Theme: Pattern Matching
Revision: Type Patterns
Revision: Switch Expressions
Now on to JEP 406
What's coming up in JDK 18?
Conclusions

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