Watch a 35-minute video featuring Java architects Brian Goetz, Alan Bateman, Stuart Marks, and Kevin Rushforth as they answer pressing questions about Java's future. Explore topics such as desktop development with Swing and JavaFX, virtual thread scalability, potential breaking changes in future Java releases, and the intricacies of MathContext. Gain insights into Java's evolution, including discussions on platform vs. virtual threads, synchronization challenges, custom schedulers, GraalVM, Project CRaC, metaprogramming, and the balance between innovation and backward compatibility. Learn about ongoing projects and potential improvements in areas like video playback, image codecs, and naming conventions for utility methods.
Java Architects Answer Questions on Desktop, Virtual Threads, and Language Evolution