Switch Expressions in Java
Master Java switch expressions: using switch as an expression that returns values, pattern matching in Java 14+, and modernizing switch statement syntax.
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Ternary Operator in Java
Learn the Java ternary operator: condition ? valueIfTrue : valueIfFalse for concise branching, when to use it, and common pitfalls to avoid in code readability.
java.text Formatting
Format strings, numbers, dates, and messages with java.text: MessageFormat, NumberFormat, DecimalFormat, and printf-style formatting.
Throw and Throws: Raising and Declaring Exceptions in Java
Learn the difference between throw and throws in Java: raising exceptions vs declaring them in method signatures for checked exception propagation.
Throwable Hierarchy: Error vs Exception in Java
Understand Java's Throwable hierarchy, the distinction between Error and Exception, and when each category should be handled differently.
java.time (Date and Time API)
Master Java's modern date-time API: LocalDate, LocalDateTime, Instant, Duration, Period, and ZonedDateTime for robust time handling.
TreeMap and TreeSet in Java
Explore sorted key-value and unique collections: Red-Black tree internals, O(log n) operations, and when to choose tree-based maps.
Try-Catch-Finally: Exception Handling in Java
Master Java's try-catch-finally blocks: handling exceptions, executing cleanup code, and understanding execution flow in all scenarios.
Try-with-Resources: Automatic Resource Management in Java
Master Java's try-with-resources statement for automatic cleanup of AutoCloseable objects, eliminating manual finally blocks and resource leaks.
Type Bounds in Java Generics
Constrain type parameters with bounds like T extends Comparable to unlock type-specific methods in generic code.