🚀 Modern Java 17 → 25
10 Java concepts, each explained step by step with real code, a common trap and practice questions.
- Pattern matching for switchcase Circle c ->, guards with when, null cases.
- Record patternsDeconstructing records: case Point(int x, int y).
- Sealed hierarchies + exhaustive switchAlgebraic data types with no default branch needed.
- Unnamed variables & patternsJava 22 _ for unused variables and pattern components.
- Flexible constructor bodiesJava 25: statements before super(...) that don't use this.
- Data-oriented programmingCombining records, sealed types and patterns to model data.
- Helpful NullPointerExceptionsMessages that name exactly which reference was null.
- Text blocks & switch expressions recapModern replacements for older idioms.
- Preview & incubator features--enable-preview, how features graduate (e.g. primitive patterns, structured concurrency).
- Migrating legacy codeJava 8 → 25 upgrade benefits and removed APIs (finalization, Security Manager).