Try Switch Expressions in Java 12 Java 12 is here, and there’s plenty to get excited about—even though the six-month release cycle is by now a well-tuned engine. One feature to check out is switch expressions, which can replace spaghetti if-then code with concise conditional statements. There are also garbage collector improvements as part of a multipronged effort to keep Java memory-efficient. In other news, last month we announced the Groundbreaker Awards; in response, developers around the world nominated dozens of stellar candidates via Twitter. Now it’s time to vote for the winners! Voting ends April 19.
—Alexandra Weber Morales, Oracle Director of Developer Content
Oracle Cloud Day New this year, our Developer Playground is an entirely different experience, tailor-made for you. Get to learning right away with hands-on labs plus demos, challenges, expert advice, and more.
JavaZone 2019 Call for Speakers JavaZone has grown to become one of the most important Java events in Europe. If you think you have something interesting to share, please submit your talk or workshop by April 22, 2019, at the latest.