Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the power of modern Java by mastering key features introduced from Java 8 through Java 21. This course guides you through fundamental and advanced concepts like lambdas, streams, functional interfaces, new date/time APIs, enhanced switch statements, sealed classes, pattern matching, and modular programming, empowering you to write cleaner, more efficient Java code. Starting with the essentials of Java setup and the importance of Java 8, you will progressively dive into lambda expressions and the Streams API with numerous hands-on labs to solidify learning. The journey continues with explorations of method references, local variable type inference, records, sealed classes, and the newest HTTP client alongside real-world project examples for practical understanding. Ideal for Java developers eager to update their skills or programmers transitioning to modern Java, this course assumes basic Java knowledge but builds toward advanced usage. Whether you're enhancing existing applications or architecting new ones, this course is designed to elevate your Java expertise from intermediate to advanced levels.