Let’s get caught up with the latest Java developments! Java is changing faster than ever, and it can become overwhelming to catch up. In this talk, we’ll go over the most important features you’re likely to use as a professional developer. You’ll learn what the new changes are, why you’d want to use them, and how to use them. This talk will cover changes starting with Java 9 and going all the way to the latest release. We will cover syntax changes, changes to the Java Virtual Machine, and changes to how Java is packaged and distributed. While that might seem like a lot, we’ll focus on the most essential parts to get you caught up without being overwhelmed. You don’t have to be a Java 8 developer forever. At the end of this talk you’ll be ready to start using all the great new features Java has to offer.