Java SE 10 (March 2018) introduced type inference for local variables. Java Language Architect Brian Goetz explains the feature.

At times you need to ensure that the macro processor creates a local macro variable rather than changing the value of an existing macro variable. In this case, use the %LOCAL statement to create the ...

The "Understanding Java threads" series concludes by uncovering some of the loose ends of threading: thread groups, volatility, thread-local variables, timers, and thread death.

Easier onboarding experience for developers new to Java. Enhanced ease of development for methods and local blocks of code. Inferred typing with var examples When you use a var to declare a variable, ...

Method and variable handles vs. Java reflection To truly understand MethodHandles and VarHandles —what they do and why they are useful—it’s helpful to know a few things about reflection in Java.