Java Architects Answer Questions on Desktop, Virtual Threads, and Language Evolution

Watch a 35-minute video featuring Java architects Brian Goetz, Alan Bateman, Stuart Marks, and Kevin Rushforth as they answer pressing questions about Java's future. Explore topics such as desktop development with Swing and JavaFX, virtual thread scalability, potential breaking changes in future Java releases, and the intricacies of MathContext. Gain insights into Java's evolution, including discussions on platform vs. virtual threads, synchronization challenges, custom schedulers, GraalVM, Project CRaC, metaprogramming, and the balance between innovation and backward compatibility. Learn about ongoing projects and potential improvements in areas like video playback, image codecs, and naming conventions for utility methods.

Intro
Swing or JavaFX?
Investment in Desktop
Video Playback
Image Codecs
Platform vs Virtual Threads
Pinning from Synchronization
Custom Scheduler
Virtual Thread Adoption
GraalVM and Nativeimage
Project CRaC
Metaprogramming
Evolution vs Backwards Compatibility
Cutting Edge Tech
MathContext
newHashSet Naming
Outro