Java Generics and Collections • Maurice Naftalin & Stuart Marks

Presenters Maurice Naftalin Stuart Marks Source GOTO podcast Java Generics and Collections: A Timeless Guide Gets a Modern Makeover! 🚀 Hey GoTo Book Club! We recently had the immense pleasure of welcoming Morris Naftalin and Stuart Marks to discuss the highly anticipated second edition of their seminal work, “Java Generics and Collections.” This isn’t just an update; it’s a comprehensive re-imagining, arriving a staggering 19 years and 19 Java versions after its initial release alongside Java 5. Co-authored by Naftalin and Phil Wadler, with Stuart Marks serving as the meticulous technical editor, this new volume is here to bridge the gap between classic wisdom and modern Java paradigms. ...

January 9, 2026 · 5 min

The Latest in OpenJDK and JCP Expert Group: Insights with Simon Ritter

Presenters Simon Ritter Michael Redlich Source InfoQ podcast Java’s Evolution: From Language Specs to Runtime Performance 🚀 Hey everyone, and welcome back to the blog! Today, we’re diving deep into the ever-evolving world of Java, a language that continues to surprise and delight us with its constant innovation. We had a fantastic chat with Simon Ritter, Deputy CTO at Azul and a long-time member of the JDK Expert Group (since JDK 9!), to unpack the latest trends and what’s on the horizon. ...

December 22, 2025 · 7 min