Postcards from the Peak of Complexity - Insights on Java Platform Evolution

Explore the evolution of major Java features in this insightful 24-minute conference talk by Java Language Architect Brian Goetz at Devoxx. Gain valuable insights into the development process behind significant platform additions such as generics, lambdas, modules, and virtual threads. Discover the structural similarities between these decade-scale evolution projects and learn from the war stories and lessons gleaned from their implementation. Understand the high-stakes nature of these "bet-the-platform" efforts and the careful considerations required to avoid permanent damage to the Java ecosystem.