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About the Book
Java 21 is released. Check out my new book From Java 17 to 21 to upgrade to Java 21.
Java 17 is a LTS version of Java. LTS means long-term support. Java 17 should be the next version to upgrade. It is expected that users of Java 11 will gradually migrate to Java 17. Spring 6 is released with requirement of JDK 17+. Upgrade to Java 17 to use Spring 6.
This book covers major changes from Java 11 to Java 17. Below is a list of these features:
- Records
- Sealed classes
- Switch expressions
- Pattern matching
- Text blocks
- JFR event streaming, JVM constants API, hidden classes
- Changes to Java standard libraries
- New garbage collectors
- Changes to JVM
- Packaging tool - jpackage
- Foreign function & memory API
- Other changes
If you are using Java 11 and planning to upgrade to Java 17, this book can provide you with a valuable reference.
About the Author
Full-stack software developer and content creator.
- Understanding the Java 7: the Core techniques and best practice (Simplified Chinese edition) covers Java SE 7 new features and deep dive of Java platform core features.
- Build Mobile Apps with Ionic 2 and Firebase covers building mobile apps using Ionic 2 and Firebase.
- Exploring Java 9 covers Java 9 module system and other new features.
- A regular author on IBM developerWorks China and InfoQ China website with more than 50 published technical articles covering various technical topics.