Escape from the Planet of the Collections - Java Collections Framework Evolution and Best Practices

Explore the evolution and future of the Java Collections Framework in this comprehensive 2-hour 27-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into the challenges of adapting a 25-year-old framework to modern programming paradigms, focusing on concurrent programming's push towards functional styles and the role of unmodifiability. Examine controversies surrounding the framework, learn best practices for improving collection-based code, and discuss potential new abstractions for future development. Gain a deeper understanding of the design principles behind the Collections Framework and sharpen your practical skills to maximize its potential in your Java development projects.

Escape from the Planet of the Collections by Stuart Marks, Maurice Naftalin