Java Language Features Q&A with Brian Goetz

Explore Java language architect Brian Goetz's answers to pressing questions about Projects Amber and Valhalla in this 33-minute video. Dive into topics such as getter/setter naming conventions, JavaBeans classes, simplified println statements, if/else and try/catch expressions, named arguments, union types, and delegation. Learn about finalizing after the fact, the timeline for Project Valhalla, and Java's role in machine learning, scientific computing, data tables, and game development. Gain valuable insights into the future direction of Java and its evolving capabilities across various domains.

Intro
Getter/Setter Names
JavaBeans Class
Shorter println
if/else, try/catch Expressions
Named Arguments
Union Types
Simpler Delegation
Finalizing after the Fact
Valhalla when
Java & ML/AI
Java & Science
Data Tables
Java & Games
Outro