What is new in Java 9?

Java 9 is another big Java release which will have a big impact on the way you write Java in future.

Here at IDRsolutions we have busy been researching and testing all the key new features in Java 9, as well as some of the hidden things you might have missed. In this series we have put together some tutorials to explain what they are, why they are useful and quickly show you how to use them.

An introduction to Java 9

Java 9 Modularity explained in 5 minutes

Java 9 jlink explained in 5 minutes

Java 9 jshell explained in 5 minutes

G1GC – Java 9 Garbage Collection explained in 5 minutes

Why you should care about Unicode support in Java 9

Why HTTP/2 Client in Java 9 is important

How HTML5 Javadocs in Java 9 will make your life easier

4 Hidden features in Java 9

4 things to remember when migrating to Java 9

Which features are you most excited about? Is there anything you feel we have missed? Let us know in the comments!