LWorld - The Next Steps on the Journey to Valhalla

Explore the evolution of Project Valhalla's "Value Types" in this 38-minute Java conference talk. Delve into the "L-World" concept, which acknowledges that value types must coexist with objects in language and API. Learn about the challenges and solutions in treating the differences between values and references, supporting methods and interfaces for value types, and developing migration paths for existing value-based classes. Discover the roadmap for reaching specialized generics with values and primitives, and gain insights into the "Minimal L-World" prototype. Examine the progress made since the "Minimal Value Types" (MVT) experiment in 2017, and understand how the focus has shifted from pure "Q-Types" to a more integrated approach. Engage with the speakers as they discuss ongoing questions and future directions for Project Valhalla.