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Mastering Java 11 - Second Edition

By : Dr. Edward Lavieri, Mandar Jog
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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)

Practical uses of JShell

Whether you are a new or seasoned developer or just new to Java, you are bound to find the JShell very useful. In this section, we will look at some practical uses of JShell. Specifically, we will cover the following:

  • Feedback modes
  • Listing your assets
  • Editing in the JShell

Feedback modes

Command-line tools usually provide relatively sparse feedback in an effort to not overcrowd the screen, otherwise, it may become a nuisance to developers. JShell has several feedback modes in addition to giving developers the ability to create their own custom modes.

As you can see, in the following screenshot, there are four feedback modes: concise, normal, silent, and verbose. We can enter the /set feedback command...