Enums on Steroids - A Deep Dive into Sealed Classes from Java 17 to 21

Enums on Steroids - A Deep Dive into Sealed Classes from Java 17 to 21

Learn about the powerful capabilities of sealed classes in Java through this 38-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Explore how sealed classes, introduced in Java 17, go beyond simple class hierarchy control to enable advanced mechanisms, with a special focus on enhanced enum implementations. Follow along the evolution of these features from Java 17 through Java 21, discovering practical applications and non-obvious use cases that can streamline your code. Gain insights into leveraging sealed classes to create more robust and maintainable Java applications.