Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide - Step 02 - Understanding Java New Features - an Overview

The video provides an overview of significant Java features introduced in various releases, from J2 AC 5.0 to Java 16. It highlights key advancements such as functional programming in Java 8, modularization in Java 9, type inference in Java 10, switch expressions in Java 14, text blocks in Java 15, and record classes in Java 16. Additionally, it discusses ongoing performance improvements, particularly in garbage collection, across Java versions.

Which Java release introduced functional programming features like lambdas and streams?

• Java 5

• Java 9

• Java 10

• Java 8

What major feature was introduced in Java 9?

• Local variable type inference

• Text blocks

• Modularization

• Switch expressions

In which Java version was local variable type inference introduced?

• Java 11

• Java 10

• Java 9

• Java 8

What is the advantage of using text blocks introduced in Java 15?

• Improves garbage collection

• Enhances performance

• Introduces modularization

• Simplifies handling of complex text

What feature in Java 16 makes it easier to create data classes?

• Switch expressions

• Record classes

• Text blocks

• Static methods in interfaces