However, Java refers to class libraries as packages. This article explores packages; I show you how to create packages of classes and interfaces, how to import (that is, ...

One of the features that make Java so powerful, is its object-oriented structure. This means that Java uses classes and objects to create more scalable, modular, and organized code.

How to initialize a Java class. Before we explore Java’s support for class initialization, let’s recap the steps of initializing a Java class. Consider Listing 1. Listing 1.

Java currently supports only two types of value: primitives and object references. Project Valhalla extends this by introducing inline classes which are a new form of type that exhibit some ...

Sealed classes make Java an even more powerful and expressive language and set the stage for even more sophisticated techniques such as pattern matching, which we'll explore in a subsequent article. A ...

Variables defined outside of an inner class do not employ the traditional rules pertaining to block scope within a Java class. As a result, it is easy to fall prey to a bug-inducing anti-pattern known ...