Modern Java: Mastering JDK 11 and 12 New Features

Java evolves rapidly, and staying current with modern language features is essential for writing clean, efficient code. If you are still writing Java the old way, transitioning to newer JDK standards will transform how you build applications.\n\nThrough this comprehensive text-based guide, you will transition your development practices from legacy patterns to modern standards. You will read clear explanations of the syntax changes, runtime improvements, and API enhancements introduced in JDK 11 and 12, allowing you to write more expressive and performant code.\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n- Learn the core syntax changes including local variable type inference for lambda parameters.\n- Master the new standard HTTP Client API to perform asynchronous and synchronous web requests.\n- Understand the performance benefits of new garbage collectors and runtime optimizations.\n- Apply modern string, file, and collection helper methods to simplify everyday coding tasks.\n- Practice refactoring legacy Java code into clean, modern syntax using switch expressions and new APIs.\n\nThe course starts with foundational concepts, explaining the modern Java release cadence and setup. You will then progress through detailed code walkthroughs of the new API additions, syntax enhancements, and JVM improvements, complete with written practice exercises.\n\nThis course is designed for beginner to intermediate Java developers who are familiar with basic Java syntax and want to modernize their skillset without any complex prerequisites.\n\nStart reading today to write cleaner, faster, and more modern Java code.