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.