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Mastering Java 11 - Second Edition

By : Dr. Edward Lavieri, Mandar Jog
Book Image

Mastering Java 11 - Second Edition

By: Dr. Edward Lavieri, Mandar Jog

Overview of this book

Java 11 is a long-term release and its new features add to the richness of the language. It emphasizes variable-type inference, performance improvements, along with simplified multithreading. The Java platform has a special emphasis on modularity, making this the programming platform of choice for millions of developers. The modern Java platform can be used to build robust software applications, including enterprise-level and mobile applications. Fully updated for Java 11, this book stands to help any Java developer enjoy the richness of the Java programming language. Mastering Java 11 is your one-stop guide to fully understanding recent Java platform updates. It contains detailed explanations of the recent features introduced in Java 9, Java 10, and Java 11 along with obtaining practical guidance on how to apply the new features. As you make your way through the chapters, you'll discover further information on the developments of the Java platform and learn about the changes introduced by the variable handles and Project Coin, along with several enhancements in relation to import statements processing. In the concluding chapters, you'll learn to improve your development productivity, making your applications more efficient. You'll also be able to get to grips with the command-line flags with respect to various utilities and the command-line utility changes featured in the current Java platform. By the end of the book, you'll have obtained an advanced level understanding of the Java platform and its recent changes.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)

Chapter 16

  1. A list of proposed changes to the JDK.
  2. Broad informational appeal.
  3. Proposals must meet one of the following criteria:
    • Requires significant engineering work to implement (at least two weeks)
    • Involves a significant change to the JDK or its infrastructure
    • Is a high demand item from Java developers or users
  4. Draftthis is the earliest state and is used when the JEP has been written and the author is circulating it for consensus.
  5. Posted—once the author obtains consensus, the JEP can be logged into the JEP Archive.
  6. Submitted—the author sets this status once the JEP is deemed ready for formal evaluation.
  7. Candidate—once the OpenJDK Lead accepts the JEP, and it is changed to this state.
  8. Funded—funded indicates a functional area lead or a group lead has judged the JEP to be fully funded.
  9. Completed—this state indicates that work on...