Java, Today and Tomorrow

Explore the latest Java developments and upcoming features in this 51-minute Devoxx conference talk. Gain insights into recent language and platform additions, then delve into demonstrations of features currently in development within the Amber, Loom, Panama, and Valhalla projects. Learn how these advancements enhance developer productivity and program performance while maintaining Java's core values of readability, generality, and compatibility. Discover topics such as switch expressions, multiline string literals, records, pattern matching, threads, and more, as you journey through Java's present and future landscape.