Wro & Silesia JUGs - [Part2] Java 16. What's new and noteworthy

Hello to Silesia JUG #64! This time Piotr Przybył will discuss what's new in Java 16!

Due to the richness of this Java version, this talk will be split into two parts, between two partner Java User Groups

- Wrocław JUG (12 May 18:00 CEST)

- Silesia JUG (25 May, 17:30 CEST)

Please join us live, because then you get not only a chance to ask your questions and receive synchronous answers, but also get a conference ticket.

Abstract:

Another (half a) year has passed, another major Java™ version has been released.

Java was supposed "to be slow". However, Java turns out to evolve so fast, that the next releases aren't just version bumps, but might significantly change the rules of the game. That's a good reason to check out what's new in Java.

We're going to cover:

* Records, where and how to use them, apart from DTO/VO

* Pattern matching with instanceof A.K.A. Smart casting

* Sealed classes, new dimension of types extensibility (for inheritance)

* Warnings from Jigsaw (--illegal-access strikes back!)

* And Valhalla (for value-based classes abuse)

* Talking to native stuff from Panama

* and more

Bio:

Notorious engineer at work and after hours, tracing meanders of the art of software engineering. Software Gardener, mostly working in web-oriented Java gardens. Programming usually in Java (since 1.3) and Scala. Fan of agility, seen mostly as choosing the right tools and approaches after asking the right questions. Lead developer, trainer and conference speaker. In his talks, Piotr covers not only hardcore Java but also software architecture, computer security, and soft-skills.