JEP 397: Sealed Classes (Preview)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Java_2_Platform
gptkbp:addresses Class hierarchy issues
gptkbp:aims_to Enhance type safety
gptkbp:allows Restricting which classes can extend a class
gptkbp:author gptkb:Brian_Goetz
gptkbp:benefits Improved maintainability
gptkbp:discusses gptkb:Java_Community_Process
gptkbp:encourages Refactoring
Design patterns
Best practices
Collaboration among developers
Code reuse
Better error handling
Better API design
gptkbp:enhances User experience
Type safety
Developer productivity
Type system
Software design principles
gptkbp:example Sealed interfaces
gptkbp:facilitates Testing and debugging
Domain-driven design
Code maintenance
gptkbp:feedback Community feedback encouraged
gptkbp:impact Java developers
gptkbp:improves Code readability
Software quality
API stability
gptkbp:influences Java language evolution
Future Java features
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:Java_SE_17
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:JDK_17
gptkbp:key_feature Control subclassing
gptkbp:promotes Encapsulation
Code clarity
Code consistency
Code standards
gptkbp:proposed_by Sealed Classes in Java
gptkbp:provides Improved performance
Better documentation
Clearer intent in code
More control over class hierarchies
gptkbp:reduces Runtime errors
Complexity in class hierarchies
gptkbp:related_concept Pattern Matching
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:JEP_360
gptkb:JEP_409
gptkbp:released gptkb:Java_17
gptkbp:requires Compiler support
Java Language Specification update
gptkbp:specification Sealed Class Specification
gptkbp:status gptkb:Preview
gptkbp:supports Modular programming
Code optimization
Code scalability
Functional programming paradigms
Sealed interfaces
Exhaustive pattern matching
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Java_15
gptkb:Java_SE_15
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5