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Java 26 is here

by Hanno Embregts hanno.codes published 2026-03-17

Java 26 is here, and its main purpose seems to be to provide a solid foundation for future things to come. It comes with a few new features, some performance improvements and multiple enhancements that mention Project Valhalla as the inspiration for their existence. This post has all the info!

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