Jdk 16: Whatвђ™s Coming In Java 16 -
: Provides a compact syntax for declaring classes that serve as transparent holders for immutable data. A record automatically generates a constructor, accessors, equals() , hashCode() , and toString() methods based on its components. Example : public record Point(int x, int y) {} .
New way : if (obj instanceof String s) { ... use s directly ... } Modernization and Infrastructure JDK 16: What’s coming in Java 16
JDK 16, released on March 16, 2021, introduced 17 main enhancements (JDK Enhancement Proposals or JEPs) designed to improve developer productivity, application performance, and platform modernization. As a release, it was supported for six months until the release of Java 17. Key Production-Ready Language Features : Provides a compact syntax for declaring classes
: Designates primitive wrapper classes (like Integer and Double ) as value-based and deprecates their constructors for removal to prepare for future Project Valhalla enhancements. Performance and Tools The Arrival of Java 16 - Oracle Blogs New way : if (obj instanceof String s) {
Old way : if (obj instanceof String) { String s = (String) obj; ... }