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Java8 Vs Java21 CheatSheet

Java 8, released in 2014, has reached the end of free updates, while Java 21, released in 2023, offers long-term support until 2031. Java 21 introduces several modern features such as records, pattern matching, virtual threads, and advanced garbage collection, while retaining all Java 8 functionalities. For modern development, Java 21 is recommended, whereas knowledge of Java 8 is beneficial for interviews and legacy projects.

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Java8 Vs Java21 CheatSheet

Java 8, released in 2014, has reached the end of free updates, while Java 21, released in 2023, offers long-term support until 2031. Java 21 introduces several modern features such as records, pattern matching, virtual threads, and advanced garbage collection, while retaining all Java 8 functionalities. For modern development, Java 21 is recommended, whereas knowledge of Java 8 is beneficial for interviews and legacy projects.

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Java 8 vs Java 21 - Cheat Sheet

1. Release & Support:

- Java 8: Released in 2014, End of Free Updates.

- Java 21: Released in 2023, Long-Term Support until 2031.

2. Functional Programming:

- Java 8: Introduced Lambda, Stream API, Optional.

- Java 21: All Java 8 features included.

3. Data Classes:

- Java 8: Not available.

- Java 21: Records (e.g., record Person(String name, int age) {})

4. Pattern Matching:

- Java 8: Not available.

- Java 21: Available for instanceof and switch.

5. Switch Enhancements:

- Java 8: Traditional switch only.

- Java 21: Pattern-matching switch with '->' and 'yield'.

6. Concurrency:

- Java 8: Threads & ExecutorService (heavyweight).

- Java 21: Virtual Threads (lightweight, scalable).

7. Sealed Classes:
- Java 8: Not available.

- Java 21: Allows restricted subclassing.

8. String Handling:

- Java 8: Basic String manipulation.

- Java 21: String Templates (Preview feature).

9. Garbage Collection:

- Java 8: Limited GC choices.

- Java 21: Advanced GCs (ZGC, G1, Shenandoah).

10. Tooling & Framework Support:

- Java 8: Spring Boot 1.x/2.x.

- Java 21: Spring Boot 3.x+, requires Java 17+.

Best Practice:

- Use Java 21 for modern development.

- Learn Java 8 features for interviews and legacy projects.

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