JEP 466: Class-File API - Parsing, Generating, and Transforming Java Class Files

Explore the latest developments in Java 23 through an in-depth interview focusing on JEP 466: Class-File API. Dive into a 42-minute discussion with Rafael Winterhalter, a Java Champion and creator of Byte Buddy, as he explains the significance of the Class-File API for parsing, generating, and transforming Java class files. Learn about the API's applications in frameworks and libraries, compare it to previous methods of source code file manipulation, and understand its benefits and drawbacks. Gain insights into different transformation techniques and the workings of Byte Buddy. Enjoy lighthearted segments featuring tongue twisters and emoji enactments to round out this informative JetBrains' JEP Explained series episode.