Java 16 - New Features and Enhancements

Explore the innovations and enhancements in JDK 16 through this comprehensive 41-minute talk by Aurelio Garcia-Ribeyro, Senior Director of Java Platform Group Product Management. Dive into all 17 JDK Enhancement Proposals (JEPs), covering language features like Pattern Matching for Instance Of and Record Types, JVM improvements in Garbage Collection and Memory Management, and platform advancements including Unix Domain Sockets. Gain insights into Java internals, preview incubator features such as the Vector API, and learn about changes to the class hierarchy. Discover the release cadence, OpenJDK developments, and Alpine Linux support. Find out where to access Java 16 resources and certifications, and get answers to common questions about this significant Java release.

Introduction
Release cadence
Java Enhancement Proposal
Language Features
Pattern Matching for Instance Off
Example
Record Types
JVM Improvements
Garbage Collection
Memory Management
Libraries
unix domain sockets
Platform Forward
Java Internals
Preview Incubator Features
Class Hierarchy
JavaLang Class
Vector API
Conceptual Example
Openjdk
Hotspot
Git
Alpine Linux
Certifications
Where to find Java 16
Learn more about Java 16
Questions