A JEP draft has been created with the title, "Switch Expressions for the Java Language." The current "Summary" states, "Extend the switch ... (more…)

Second part of Scala enumerations, after some discussions. Looking at enumerations libs overheads, and Java enums as an alternative.

Java 9 introduces unified logging, a central mechanism configurable with -Xlog to observe class loading, threading, garbage collector, module system, etc. (more…)

The challenge Let’s play Rock Paper Scissors! You have to return which player won! In case of a draw return Draw!. Examples: The rules of the game Rock Paper Scissors The rules of the game Rock Paper Scissors is quite simple. Rock beats scissors, scissors... (more…)

Aleksey Shipilёv, JVM/Performance Geek, Shout out at Twitter: @shipilev Questions, comments, suggestions: aleksey@shipilev.net... (more…)