JEP Explained: Stream Gatherers in Java 23 - JEP 473

Explore the latest additions to Java 23 in this informative interview from the "JEP Explained" series. Dive into JEP 473, which introduces Stream Gatherers to the Stream API, allowing developers to define custom intermediate operations on streams. Learn from Java experts Viktor Klang, Java Architect at Oracle and JEP 473 owner, and Tagir Valeev, Java Team Technical Lead at JetBrains, as they discuss the motivations behind this feature, its design considerations, and implementation details. Discover how Gatherers compare to Collectors, understand the functions involved in their operation, and gain insights into built-in gatherers. Get valuable perspectives on the careful design process behind this addition to the popular Streams API and the importance of community feedback. Enjoy a lighthearted segment at the end featuring tongue twisters and emoji enactments by the interviewees.