This survey chapter took a broad-brush approach to recent changes to the Java platform. If any of the concepts were unfamiliar to you, consider brushing up on your Java knowledge with one or more of the following resources:

• Java: Object-Oriented Programming Concepts [Integrated Course], available at https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/java-object-oriented-programming-concepts-integrated-course.

• Java 9 High Performance, available at https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/java-9-high-performance.