Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun welcome back Java Developer Advocate Billy Korando from Oracle to discuss the newly released JDK 24. They explore key features including unpinned synchronized virtual threads and stream gatherers, share insights from Java One 2025, and explain how to test early access releases. Learn about the benefits of staying current with Java releases and how to contribute to future Java development.

Show Notes:

• Introduction to JDK 24 - the largest release since the six-month cadence began
• Discussion of Java One 2025 conference highlights and presentations
• Deep dive into JEP 451: Synchronized virtual threads without pinning
• Exploration of JEP 485: Stream gatherers for more powerful stream processing
• Overview of Project Amber and structure concurrency improvements
• Tips for testing JDK 25 early access builds
• Explanation of long-term support releases vs. regular updates
• Resources for learning more about JDK 24 features

Links:

• Java YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/Java
• JDK 24 Features: https://openjdk.org/projects/jdk/24/
• Amber Lab: https://github.com/oracle/javaone2025-hol-amber
• Loom Lab: https://github.com/oracle/javaone2025-hol-loom