Explore the concept of minimal values in Project Valhalla and their role as an intermediary stage before final value types in this 46-minute Java conference talk. Gain insights into the background of value types and their programming model. Delve into topics such as declaring values, transitioning from POJOs to values, working with values, creating objects and values, lambda forms, method calling, and the relationship between values, boxes, and modes. Learn how to navigate complex code scenarios and understand the implications of minimal values in Java programming.