Java 24 Must Know Features
If You Don’t Want to Be
the “Legacy Coder”
Manav Juneja
Pariभाषा
Java 24 is here, and if you’re still writing Java 8 code in
2024… buddy, it’s time for an intervention.
Let’s dive into the coolest features (with code) that will
make your life easier—or at least help you flex in tech
discussions.
Manav Juneja
JEP 471
1. Computed Constants (JEP 471) – Compile-time
evaluated constants! No more runtime calculations clogging
your performance.
Before ( Java 23 and Below) :
Now in Java 24
Performance boost and immutability—what’s not to love?
Manav Juneja
JEP 463
2. Implicit Classes & Instance Main Methods (JEP 463) –
Java finally lets you skip the public class Main boilerplate.
Before( Java 23 and Below)
Now in Java 24
Just type void main() and Java handles the rest! Simple,
elegant, and less typing.
Manav Juneja
JEP 456
3. Primitive Types in Generics (JEP 456) – No more
unnecessary boxing/unboxing!.
Before( Java 23 and Below)
Now in Java 24
Better performance and cleaner code. You love to see it.
Manav Juneja
JEP 430
4. String Templates (JEP 430) – No more String.format()
nonsense.
Before( Java 23 and Below)
Now in Java 24
Reads cleaner, looks modern, and finally catches up to
JavaScript & Python
Manav Juneja
JEP 456
5. Unnamed Variables & Patterns (JEP 456) – Skip
variables you don’t need!
Before( Java 23 and Below)
Now in Java 24
Less clutter, more clarity!
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Remaining
6. Performance & Garbage Collector Improvements –
Because Java updates and GC improvements go hand in
hand.
Better memory management in G1 and ZGC.
Faster warm-up time for Java apps.
Lower latency means your app runs smoother.
Manav Juneja
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