Java 101: The essential Java language features tour, Part 1

From assertions in JDK 1.4 to the forthcoming lambdas in Java 8, the Java language has evolved considerably since its inception. The next several Java 101 articles present a toolbox of essential Java language features, starting this week with assertions and generics.

The Java language is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. The next several articles in Java 101: The next generation will focus on features added to the Java language from Java 1.4 to Java 8 (and even touch on Java 9). My goal is to introduce you to a toolbox of essential Java language features, with examples demonstrating both why and how they’re used in Java programs.

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