With the Java 9 release, developers can use the new module system to create modular applications. However, in order to modularize applications, libraries should be usable as modules as well. (more…)

The Java Java assert statement can be used for conditionally checking program invariants. Assertions are enabled or disabled with the desired level of granularity by Java Virtual Machine flags, as … (more…)

After 25 years, it’s time for Java to get a Collections upgrade. (more…)

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Java 9 brings more than just modules: better performance, less momory consumption, G1 as the default GC, HTML5 Javadoc ... a lot goes on inside Java 9.