I'm a big fan of Effective Java, but I've noticed that some of its content feels outdated with the latest JDK updates. I'm curious if anyone has suggestions for other books or resources that cover the new features and best practices in more recent Java versions. Has anyone come across an updated edition or a different book entirely?
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I heard there’s a new edition of Effective Java coming out next year! While it’s not a direct answer to your question, it’s definitely something I'm excited about. Keep an eye out for that one because it should cover a lot of the recent JDK changes.
What parts do you think are outdated? I know the book was aimed at Java 11, and with Java 25 on the horizon, things like how concurrency is handled have evolved quite a bit. I've also noticed that it didn't mention lambdas, streams, or records, which are huge now. It's still a solid read, but we could really use something that digs into all the recent changes.
Honestly, some of my coworkers joke and say that Kotlin is the new Effective Java! But if you're sticking with Java, I totally get wanting something that’s up-to-date.
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