Creating simple data classes in Java traditionally required substantial boilerplate code. Consider how we would represent Java’s mascots, Duke and Juggy: public class JavaMascot { private final String ...

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Although the snooze button is probably the most commonly used button on an alarm clock, even a simple AlarmClock class needs a few more features. For instance, you might want to control how long the ...

Java SE 14 (March 2020) introduces records as a preview feature. Records aim to enhance the language's ability to model "plain data" aggregates with less ceremony. A record can be best thought of as a ...

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As with any technology, the challenge to gaining proficiency is not being afraid to venture into the unknown. As Mark Twain noted, “the secret of getting ahead is getting started,” and a strategy to ...