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Modern Java 8 to 24 with 10+ Hands-On Coding Assignments
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Modern Java 8 to 24 with 10+ Hands-On Coding Assignments

Master Java 8 to 24 features: lambdas, streams, Optionals, switch expressions, pattern matching & more
Created byMariia Komarkova
Last updated 7/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand and apply key Java 8 features such as lambdas, functional interfaces, streams, and the Date/Time API.
  • Master advanced stream operations, including filtering, mapping, collecting, flatMap, groupingBy, partitioningBy, and stream terminal methods.
  • Explore enhancements of Java 9–17 like factory methods (List.of, Map.of), private methods in interfaces, switch expressions, text blocks, and records.
  • Learn modern Java features from Java 17–24, including pattern matching, sealed classes, virtual threads, unnamed variables/classes, and updated I/O
  • Gain practical experience with modularity (Java 9+), the var keyword (Java 10), and other powerful syntax improvements for cleaner, more efficient code.

Course content

4 sections • 27 lectures • 2h 15m total length

  • Introduction5:20

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of Java syntax and object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
  • Familiarity with writing simple Java programs (classes, methods, loops, etc.)
  • JDK (Java Development Kit) installed
  • An IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse
  • Curiosity to learn and explore new Java features across multiple versions

Description

Are you a Java developer looking to stay up-to-date with the latest language features? This course is your complete, practical guide to modern Java — covering the most important updates from Java 8 all the way to Java 24.

Through real-world coding exercises and hands-on examples, you’ll explore powerful features introduced in recent Java versions. Learn how to use lambdas, functional interfaces, and the Stream API to write cleaner, more expressive code. Dive into key stream operations like map(), filter(), collect(), flatMap(), limit(), skip(), and more.

You’ll also master newer features such as Optional, the Date/Time API, factory methods (List.of, Map.of), var, private methods in interfaces, and modern String and file I/O enhancements. Understand and apply major language improvements like switch expressions, text blocks, records, sealed classes, pattern matching, virtual threads, and unnamed variables/classes.

Each feature is explained with simple, concise examples that are easy to follow and directly applicable to real-world Java development.

Whether you're preparing for a job interview, upgrading legacy code, or just keeping your skills current, this course will help you become a more effective and modern Java developer.

No fluff — just focused, practical learning to get you coding with confidence in modern Java.

Enroll now and future-proof your Java skills!

Who this course is for:

  • Java developers who want to catch up on modern features introduced from Java 8 to Java 24
  • Intermediate programmers looking to write cleaner, more expressive, and more efficient Java code
  • Students or professionals preparing for Java job interviews or certification exams
  • Developers maintaining legacy Java codebases who want to gradually adopt newer language features
  • Anyone curious about the evolution of Java and how to use its latest tools and enhancements in real-world projects

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