Java has evolved over 30 years with a lot of new features. Since Java SE 9 (9/2017), newer Java versions now follow every 6 months. Some of them are classified as Long Term Support (LTS) versions like V11, V17, V21 and (coming up) V25.

In this course, we will:

• provide an overview of the 'new' Java language features since Java SE 9 
• learn about the Java Platform Module System (JPMS)
• discuss additions to the Java SE libraries
• give an overview of the latest JVM features

• Java Platform Module System (JPMS)
  • modules
  • services
  • new java commands for modules
• Language enhancements
  • text blocks
  • local Variable Type Inference - keyword var
  • Switch expressions
  • pattern matching (for instanceof and switch)
  • interfaces with private (static) methods
  • sealed classes
  • records
  • implicitly declared classes and instance main methods
• API additions (new methods in:)
  • String and formatting
  • Collections and Functional Programming
  • File I/O
  • Concurrency
• JVM features
  
  • JRE improvements - new Garbage Collectors - JVM
  • JShell - run source files
  • packaging tool jpackage

Theory alternated with practical exercises.

Delivered as a live, interactive training: available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.

The participants should have experience (at least 3 months) with Java programming (see course Java programming).

Current Java developers who wish to gain an insight in and practice with the new features that are available since Java SE 9.