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I have been working on Java 8 for a long time and, now, Java 17 has been released, so let's have a quick look at this article which focuses on the latest Java 17 LTS features.
There are lots of features and improvements that have been introduced, however, in this article, we will focus on a limited set:
According to some surveys, like JetBrains's great survey, Java 8 is currently the most used Java version, despite being a 2014 release.
This article is the first in a series of articles titled, "Going Beyond Java 8," inspired by the contents of my book "Java for Aliens." These articles will guide the reader step-by-step to explore the most important features introduced starting with Java 9. The aim is to make the reader aware of how important it is to move forward from Java 8, explaining the enormous advantages that the latest versions of the language offer.
Java 14 was released recently on March 17. It has features that are more useful for mobile app development than older versions, like Java 13 and Java 12. Java is one of the most popular languages with 18.84% share after Python.
Ease of multi-threading, API integration, and in-built security features make Java one of the most sought after programming language for app developers. Most important is its ease of integration of compatibility features that are updated regularly by operating systems. Android 11 releasing this year will have several new compatibility features, which can be easily integrated with Java.