Explore the future of Java in this comprehensive conference talk from Devoxx 2018. Join Java Language Architect Brian Goetz for a whirlwind tour of features coming to Java, including local variable type inference, switch enhancements, raw string literals, and more. Dive into ongoing initiatives like Project Amber, pattern matching, and Project Valhalla, which aims to revolutionize data layout and introduce value types. Learn about Java's new release cadence and its impact on language evolution. Gain insights into the careful balance between innovation and maintaining backwards compatibility in one of the world's most popular programming languages.