Description
Java’s evolution is remarkable, and the leap from JDK 17 to today brings a wealth of powerful features to elevate your projects. Join us for an exciting session to explore select JEPs (Java Enhancement Proposals), diving into their use cases and practical benefits for your work or open-source initiatives.
What You’ll Learn: How to enable and utilize advanced Java features introduced in JDK 24. Real-world demonstrations of cutting-edge updates, including:
- Stream Gatherers: Handle complex data streams with ease.
- Statements Before super(): Test invariants without constructing objects.
- Unnamed Variables and Parameters: Enhance code readability and maintainability.
- Launch Multi-File Source-Code Programs: Rapidly prototype with multiple source files.
- Implicitly Declared Classes & Enhanced Main Methods: Streamline application development.
- Updates on switch Expressions: We will discuss pattern matching as well as dealing with primitives
- If time remains, Structured Concurrency and Scoped Values. Additional concurrent APIs that are used with Virtual Threads.
Please note that this event will be held at Vaco.
Speaker: Daniel Hinojosa
Daniel Hinojosa is a programmer, consultant, instructor, speaker, and author. With nearly 30 years of experience, he does work for private, educational, and government institutions. Daniel loves JVM languages like Java, Groovy, and Scala; but also works with non-JVM languages like Haskell, Ruby, Python, LISP, C, C++. He is an avid Pomodoro Technique Practitioner and makes every attempt to learn a new programming language every year. Daniel is the author of Testing in Scala and video of Beginning Scala Programming Video Series for O’Reilly Publishing. For downtime, he enjoys reading, swimming, Legos, and cooking. Daniel was also named Java Champion in 2020.
Date & Time
Thursday June 19, 2025
05:30 PM to 07:30 PM EDT
Agenda
05:30 - 05:55 Welcome & Networking
05:55 - 06:00 Announcements
06:00 - 07:00 Main presentation
07:00 - 07:15 Q&A
07:15 - 07:30 Wrap-up
Venue
VACO Technology
3901 Westerre Pkwy Suite 120
Richmond, VA
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Sponsor: Vaco
Vaco is a global talent solutions firm that provides a range of services, including direct hire, contract staffing, executive search, and consulting services. They specialize in connecting employers with qualified candidates in all areas of technology and digital solutions. Vaco also offers consulting and managed services, which include outsourcing (near and offshore) and ongoing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients.