An interesting post on reserved keywords in JDK 12.

#java #jdk #keyword

Some explanations on I/O stuff:
- What is the difference between I/O-bound and CPU-bound tasks
- What is non-blocking I/O about (java.nio)

#java #io #nio

An intro to writing custom Android Lint rules: part 1 and part 2.

#java #kotlin #lint

Check out this JEP. They propose to enhance instanceof so it can be used like this:
if (obj instanceof String s) {
    // can use s here
} else {
    // can't use s here
}
 
#java #jep #instanceof

Records (kind of data classes for Java) continue to evolve and it's great! JEP 384 is a second iteration based on the first preview feedback.
 
#java #records #jep

Check out the current state of Project Loom (lightweight threads, "virtual threads" as they call them) in Java.
 
#java #loom #coroutine