“Java Language - State of the Union”

12/23/22 • 33 min

In this episode, David discusses with Gavin Bierman, the latest evolution in the Java Language. In addition to being a regular guest on this podcast, Gavin spends most of his time on designing new Java language features.

They are chatting about Project Amber's latest features related to Pattern Matching but also the String Template feature currently in draft. Through this discussion, you will also hear about some of the tools (ex. Preview Features) but also the challenges related to the design of new Java Language features.

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“JavaFX”

During JavaOne, David sat down with Kevin Rushforth (OpenJFX Project Co-Lead, Oracle) to discuss the JavaFX, OpenJFX and the new JavaFX builds that Oracle is now producing.

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“Helidon Níma & Virtual Threads”

Helidon Níma is the first Java microservices framework built from the ground up on virtual threads.

David recorded this episode with Tomas Langer, the Helidon architect. Tomas discusses virtual threads from a framework developer point of view. He explains Níma, its architecture and how virtual threads fit in. He also shares his views on virtual threads and some behind the scenes details and how it all started.