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Java Feature Spotlight: Sealed Classes

The release of Java SE 15 in Sept 2020 will introduce "sealed classes" (JEP 360) as a preview feature. A sealed class is a class or interface which restricts which other classes or interfaces may ...
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Java’s biggest language change in a decade is finally landing. It took 197,000 lines of code.

Project Valhalla’s value classes are heading to JDK 28, a 197,000-line change that rewrites how Java handles object identity. Oracle software engineer Lois Foltan has confirmed that Java Enhancement ...
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OpenJDK: Hidden classes could be coming to Java

A proposal before the OpenJDK development team would add hidden classes to Java, a capability intended to improve the efficiency of language implementations built on the JVM. Hidden classes are ...
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Brian Goetz Speaks to InfoQ on Data Classes for Java

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Brian Martin discusses the real-world ...
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When to use abstract classes vs. interfaces in Java

Abstract classes and interfaces in Java serve fundamentally different purposes. Learn the differences between these Java language elements and how to use them in your programs. Abstract classes and ...