Explore the latest developments and future prospects of the Java Programming Language in this 30-minute conference talk presented by Gavin Bierman, Consulting Member of Technical Staff at Oracle. Dive into recent changes, preview upcoming features, and gain insights into the code you'll be writing in the coming years. Learn about Project Amber, preview features, algebraic desktop, switch expressions, pattern matching, and record patterns. Discover how Java is evolving to enhance developer productivity and code efficiency. Get a comprehensive overview of Java's roadmap, including new syntax improvements and language enhancements that will shape the future of Java development.