New Features of JDK 17: Text Blocks, Enhanced NPE, Records, Switch Expressions and More
This article introduces the most useful JDK 17 language enhancements—including text blocks, improved NullPointerException messages, records, switch expressions, private interface methods, pattern matching, collection factory methods, new String APIs, Stream API extensions, the modern HttpClient, JShell, direct java file execution, and the Z Garbage Collector—providing code examples and practical guidance for Java developers.