Java 9 Revealed

Abstract

Preview the new Java 9 modules, SDK, JDK, JVM and more in this short early adopter book. This book covers what's new in Java 9 and how to use some of these new features. Java 9 Revealed is for experienced Java programmers looking to make the migration from Java 7 or Java 8 to Java 9. You will: Develop Java applications using new the module system introduced in Java 9 Use the JShell tool in Java 9 for quick prototyping Learn how to use the Reactive Streams API in Java 9 Discover what is new in the Process API Inspect a thread's stack with the Stack-Walking API Learn about the new layout of the modular JDK/JRE runtime image Use the jlink tool to create a custom runtime image Learn about the breaking changes in Java 9 Create collections with the new convenience factory methods Work with HTML5 Javadoc. ;