Companies had barely migrated to Java 8 when it was announced that Java would follow a 6-month release cycle.  Java 9 was released last October and is already EOSL.  Java 10 has now been released, but will become old news in September with the release of Java 11.  For many developers, this release cycle requires you to rapidly learn brand new features so as to be current with the ever changing ecosystem.

Our answer for keeping up with Java/JVM language versions has been to develop and evolve a Java Katalogue, which is a set of Coding Katas that can help you learn specific Java language and library features. A code kata is an exercise in programming which helps hone your skills through practice and repetition. These Katas can be used to experiment with different Java versions, JVM languages and libraries. Katas are crucial for learning new skills – but how do you create a kata that teaches you all of the basics?

In this session, we will explain the approach we have taken in developing Java code katas, and discuss best practices around them. We will walk through a number of examples, include katas teaching Java 8, 9 and 10 features, Eclipse Collections, and the Java Time library. 

By attending this session, you will learn how to invest in your own Java Katalogue to help you cope with the ever evolving Java landscape.

Join 5 senior technologists from major enterprises in the New York area discuss their thoughts on the latest trends in Java.  We'll discuss thoughts on the new release model, modules, modern garbage collectors, kotlin for the enterprise, Eclipse stewardship of JEE and even the rising complexity of the Java source language. Bring your questions for our New York panel of experts.