New Java Version 22 - The 3 Best New Features You'll ACTUALLY Use

Java version 22 is out now! Here are 3 new features that you can absolutely make use of as a beginner or advanced Java programmer.

Java 22 was release just a few weeks ago. Is it worth the upgrade? We'll talk about 3 new features in Java 22 that you can actually put into action in your programs TODAY.

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[MelHaynesJr]

Java is older than many people using it, and it's amazing we are just now getting this String feature.

[terrificfrogg]

The string template is amazing but having to begin with STR to make it work is just so Java

[MrXperx]

I came from a JS background to a Java project and the lack of string templating drove me nuts. I started to use String.format which isn't that bad.

[Kiyuja]

String templates sounds good but it needs a little work I feel. This is the same concept as string interpolation in C# and its a little more friendly, you just add a $ in front of a string and then use the same braces as with the preview here like: $"part1 {insert} part2". Its quick and easy to use. The "_" is also a thing called disposables I believe and it can be really useful. I am happy to see Java catching up a little and hopefully they work on asynchronous execution in the future.

[paulthomas]

Thanks for the great intro to Java 22. Look forward to more !

[Mig]

Unfortunately, the string templates feature has been removed for now from std. Lib since they want iterate on the design at bit further before releasing it to the public. Just good to be aware of.

[ioucwyd]

Amazing i am learning dsa using Java and love to work on it further as well.

[LittleEngineCan]

Great to see you back! Like the new format and humor. Any updates planned for your bootcamp course? Would be great to see new modules added, or even a new advanced ‘part 2’ course

[nayankumar]

welcome back champion. thank for such a great tutorials.

[imohanthony]

This video presentation was so cool am considering picking up java again.

[MrAikien]

Thanks for the update 🙏. Really appreciate it 👌👍

[antonyrichard]

Not to compare as I love Java too .. but the string template feature is something .Net has implemented a few years back and Unix operating system has it way way long back ..

I feel like Java is more moving towards like a scripting language like python or Java script and more of functional programming ofcourse

[nambipugal]

Hi John, Eagerly waiting for more videos especially on Spring Security 🙃

[VuLinhAssassin]

Hi Jon, your video was amazing.

Btw, is there any remote position in your company?

[theroyaltygamer]

Hey john love your content please make more videos

[dembro]

They implemented my unreasonably favorite JavaScript feature, template literals, into Java. Finally!!!

String.format is pretty good, though.

[raymondorenda]

Good tutorial there though I rather they ought to have used $ sign instead of \ for that String variable combination. A convention in number of languages. Besides, adding \ in xml with its cousin / already in abundance will bring more confusion.

[danhoelzel]

string templates was something I was wondering if Java had about 8 months ago when I started working on an android app using java. Glad it is finally a feature.

[rubens_cube]

Hey John, another great video, thank you! I was wondering if you know something about Java Serialization? It is a topic I would love to see in a video, because it is very useful, but it feels like magic to me. I would love to see a good explanation of it so I know how to use it properly!

[zachariahtatman]

wow java finally coming out with basic features that have existed in other langiuages for years. i might actuially enjoy java in 5 years.