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Modern Java Features

Welcome to the Modern Java section! Here you'll learn about the latest features and improvements in Java, from Java 8 onwards.

🎯 What You'll Learn​

  • Lambda Expressions & Streams: Functional programming in Java
  • Records: Immutable data carriers
  • Pattern Matching: Enhanced switch expressions and instanceof
  • Sealed Classes: Controlled inheritance hierarchies
  • Virtual Threads: Lightweight concurrency
  • Text Blocks: Multi-line string literals
  • Switch Expressions: Enhanced switch statements

📚 Topics Covered​

Java 8+ Features​

  • Lambda expressions and method references
  • Stream API and functional interfaces
  • Optional class and null safety
  • Date and Time API (java.time)

Java 14+ Features​

  • Records and data classes
  • Pattern matching for instanceof
  • Text blocks for multi-line strings
  • Switch expressions

Java 17+ Features​

  • Sealed classes and interfaces
  • Pattern matching for switch
  • Foreign Function & Memory API
  • Vector API

Java 21+ Features​

  • Virtual threads (Project Loom)
  • String templates
  • Sequenced collections
  • Record patterns

This section is continuously updated with the latest Java features and best practices.