To execute the code in this chapter, you must install JDK 11 (or a later version) on your system. All of the code in this chapter can be accessed at https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Java-11-and-12-New-Features.
Java 11 and 12 ??? New Features
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Java 11 and 12 ??? New Features
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Overview of this book
With its new six-monthly release cadence, Java is moving forward faster. In addition to planned version releases, a lot of work is currently being undertaken on various Java projects at Oracle. In order to make best use of the new features in their applications and libraries, you must be well-versed with the most recent advancements.
Java 11 and 12 – New Features will take you through the latest developments in Java, right from variable type inference and simplified multithreading through to performance improvements, which are covered in depth to help you make your applications more efficient. This book explains the relevance and applicability of Java's new features, and answers your questions on whether to invest in migrating to new Java versions and when to migrate. You'll also get to grips with platform features, such as AppCDS and new garbage collectors, to tune and optimize your application—from reduced launch time and latency to improved performance and throughput.
By the end of this book, you will be equipped with a thorough understanding of the new features of Java 11, 12, and Project Amber, and possess the skills to apply them with a view to improving your application's performance.
Table of Contents (23 chapters)
Preface
Type Inference
Garbage Collector Optimizations
Miscellaneous Improvements in JDK 10
Section 2: JDK 11
Local Variable Syntax for Lambda Parameters
Epsilon GC
The HTTP Client API
ZGC
Flight Recorder and Mission Control
Miscellaneous Improvements in JDK 11
Section 3: JDK 12
Switch Expressions
Miscellaneous Improvements in JDK 12
Section 4: Project Amber
Enhanced Enums in Project Amber
Data Classes and Their Usage
Raw String Literals
Lambda Leftovers
Pattern Matching
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