Sailing Modern Java

Explore the latest features and advancements in Java through this 47-minute Devoxx conference talk. Dive into recent Java versions, covering Pattern Matching for switch, Record Patterns, Virtual Threads, native function calls, and the Simple Web server. Learn about deprecated features and upcoming changes. Discover the power of Project Loom and Virtual Threads, including best practices for implementation and testing. Examine Structured Concurrency, Records, and memory management improvements. Gain insights into Java's evolving landscape, from reactive programming to performance enhancements, and understand how these updates impact modern Java development.

Introduction
Release Notes
Migration to Java 20
LTS Cadence
Changes
Enable Preview
Reactive
Project Loom
Virtual Threads
Testing Virtual Threads
Starting Virtual Threads
Virtual Threads Demo
Dont go for a year
Dont reuse virtual threats
Example
Structured Concurrency
Scope
Record
Nesting
Native stuff
Memory API
VAR handles
malloc
getuid
random things
slow startup
Virtual Threats
Feedback
Anonymous Survey
Thank you
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Slides