JEP 409

GPTKB entity

Statements (645)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:API
gptkb:Java_Enhancement_Proposal
gptkbp:addresses performance bottlenecks
pattern matching issues
gptkbp:adds New warnings
new command-line options
gptkbp:affects Java Developers
Java developers
gptkbp:aims_to gptkb:benchmark
gptkb:language
visual quality
enhance type hierarchies
Simplify code with pattern matching
simplify the command-line tools
control the inheritance of classes
gptkbp:allows control over which classes can implement an interface
classes to specify which classes can extend them
gptkbp:amended_by Syntax rules
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:software_framework
gptkbp:approves March 2021
September 2021
JDK Project Lead
JDK Release Team
gptkbp:author gptkb:Brian_Goetz
gptkbp:benefits Improves overall system performance.
Improves code organization.
mac OS developers
Improved code clarity.
Improved performance on mac OS.
Enhances code readability.
Improved type safety.
Improves maintainability of code.
Provides better control over the API surface.
Reduces the risk of unintended subclassing.
Allows for more predictable behavior.
Encourages better design practices.
Encourages the use of abstract classes.
Encourages the use of agile methodologies.
Encourages the use of automated testing.
Encourages the use of best practices.
Encourages the use of clean code principles.
Encourages the use of continuous integration.
Encourages the use of design by contract.
Encourages the use of design patterns.
Encourages the use of documentation.
Encourages the use of interfaces.
Encourages the use of metrics.
Encourages the use of microservices.
Encourages the use of modular programming.
Encourages the use of open-source libraries.
Encourages the use of sealed hierarchies.
Encourages the use of user feedback.
Enhances maintainability of code.
Facilitates better code reuse.
Facilitates better code reviews.
Facilitates better collaboration among developers.
Facilitates better error handling.
Facilitates better knowledge sharing.
Facilitates better resource management.
Facilitates better risk management.
Facilitates better user experience.
Facilitates clearer API contracts.
Facilitates code reviews.
Improves documentation clarity.
Improves maintainability of legacy code.
Improves overall developer productivity.
Improves overall project success.
Improves overall project visibility.
Improves overall software architecture.
Improves overall software quality.
Improves performance in certain scenarios.
Promotes better encapsulation.
Promotes the use of composition over inheritance.
Promotes the use of final classes.
Simplifies reasoning about code.
Supports better cloud integration.
Supports better code analysis.
Supports better code generation.
Supports better community engagement.
Supports better compliance.
Supports better data management.
Supports better debugging.
Supports better performance optimization.
Supports better project management.
Supports better scalability.
Supports better stakeholder engagement.
Supports better testing practices.
Supports better tooling.
Supports better training and onboarding.
Supports better versioning of AP Is.
Supports more expressive type systems.
Encourages the use of functional programming principles.
Facilitates better integration with other languages.
Improved API design.
Improves control over class hierarchies.
gptkbp:challenges Ensuring backward compatibility.
gptkbp:class non-sealed class Rectangle implements Shape {}
gptkbp:code sealed interface Shape {}
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Open_JDK_contributors
Open source projects
Java community projects
Java open-source initiatives
gptkbp:collaborations multiple stakeholders
various contributors
Java community members
gptkbp:community Error reporting
gptkbp:community_engagement Active discussions on forums.
Active discussions in forums.
gptkbp:community_events Conferences discussing JEP 409.
gptkbp:community_impact Encourages cleaner code.
gptkbp:community_involvement Engaged with Java user groups.
gptkbp:community_support Strong community support.
Strong support from the Java community.
Strong support from Java user groups.
gptkbp:contributed_to Java language evolution
Java graphics stack
gptkbp:contribution Significant.
Community contributions.
Enhances language expressiveness.
Enhances the expressiveness of the language.
Improves code maintainability.
Promotes better software design.
Contributes to the evolution of the Java programming language.
Part of Project Loom.
gptkbp:created 2021-06-08
gptkbp:design Simplicity and clarity.
Encapsulation and control.
Encapsulation of type hierarchies.
gptkbp:developer Completed in 2021.
gptkbp:discusses Open JDK mailing list
Open JDK mailing list.
https://openjdk.java.net/jeps/409
gptkbp:education Rapid.
gptkbp:end_date 2021-09-14
gptkbp:ends_at March 2022
JDK 17 release
Accepted as a standard feature.
Sealed classes are a valuable addition to the Java language.
gptkbp:enhances gptkb:language
user experience
type checking
type safety
developer experience
graphics rendering
code maintainability
Type inference
pattern matching capabilities
Potential for more sealed types.
tool compatibility
gptkbp:example Sealed interfaces can restrict implementations.
Used in enterprise applications.
Code examples available.
Example of sealed interface implementation.
Used in frameworks and libraries.
Used in frameworks to limit extensibility.
class Cat extends Animal.
class Dog extends Animal.
class Shape permits Circle, Square.
final class Cat extends Animal.
final class Square extends Shape.
non-sealed class Circle extends Shape.
non-sealed class Dog extends Animal.
sealed class Vehicle permits Car, Truck.
sealed interface Animal permits Dog, Cat.
sealed interface Shape permits Circle, Square.
Allows defining a restricted hierarchy of types.
final class Circle implements Shape {}
gptkbp:exemplifies object destructuring
gptkbp:features gptkb:JDK_18
Pattern Matching
Sealed classes.
Support for high-resolution displays.
gptkbp:feedback Positive reception.
Positive feedback from the community.
Constructive.
Open JDK mailing list.
Open JDK mailing lists.
Positive feedback from developers.
Positive from the Java community.
Increased clarity in code.
Developers appreciate the feature.
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:JDK_17
gptkbp:focuses_on Compiler improvements
gptkbp:future_plans Further optimizations planned.
Potential enhancements to sealed types.
Exploration of sealed types.
Further enhancements to type system.
gptkbp:has_documentation Comprehensive documentation provided.
Detailed in official Java documentation.
gptkbp:has_version Introduced in JDK 17.
Evolved from earlier proposals.
gptkbp:historical_impact May require refactoring.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label JEP 409
gptkbp:impact Improves type safety.
Java applications on mac OS.
Enhances the expressiveness of the type system.
Improves maintainability and readability of code.
Improves type safety and maintainability.
Facilitates better API design.
Enhances the Java type system.
Enhances type safety and maintainability.
gptkbp:improves code readability
Type checking
rendering speed
GPU utilization
tool usability
gptkbp:includes gptkb:New_Features
Bug Fixes
Enhancements
New language features
documentation updates
examples of sealed interfaces
gptkbp:influenced_by Scala's sealed traits
gptkbp:innovation Java tooling
Sealed interfaces.
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:JDK_17
gptkb:JDK_15
gptkb:JDK_18
gptkb:Java_17
new syntax
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for future Java versions
Encourages better design.
Frameworks can utilize sealed interfaces.
Frameworks can leverage sealed interfaces.
Java frameworks for better type safety.
gptkbp:is_a_resource_for Available online.
Documentation and tutorials.
Documentation available on Open JDK.
Blogs and articles discussing sealed interfaces.
Documentation on Open JDK.
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:chess_match
open-source projects
Java applications
Open source projects
Enterprise applications
Java developers
Widely adopted in modern Java applications.
High among Java developers.
Increasing among Java developers.
Learning curve for new users.
Learning curve for developers.
Widely adopted in Java SE 17.
High adoption in the Java community.
Widely adopted in Java FX applications.
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:Java_SE_platform
gptkb:software
Enterprise Applications
Mobile Applications
Web Applications
Java developers
Cloud Applications
improving user experience
modernizing Java
improving developer productivity
gptkbp:is_aligned_with Java's long-term goals
mac OS development trends
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in Static analysis tools
Code review tools
technical papers
Java research papers
gptkbp:is_associated_with Java language features
Java tooling improvements
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Java meetups
Java anniversaries
gptkbp:is_challenged_by Legacy code
Backward compatibility issues
gptkbp:is_cited_in Java documentation
Java enhancement discussions
Java language specifications
gptkbp:is_compared_to Similar to sealed classes.
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:Java_17
mac OS 10.14 and later.
Backward compatible with existing interfaces.
Backward compatible with existing code.
gptkbp:is_considered a significant enhancement
gptkbp:is_described_as gptkb:Record_Patterns
Java documentation
Java tutorials
Sealed Interfaces
Introduces a new rendering pipeline for mac OS.
Java blogs
Introduces sealed classes and interfaces to restrict which classes can extend or implement them.
Java enhancement proposal documents
Allows interfaces to be declared as sealed.
Introduces sealed interfaces to restrict which classes can implement them.
JDK 17 Release Schedule
JDK 18 Language Enhancements
JDK 17 Compiler Changes
gptkbp:is_designed_to September 2021
enhance performance
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:Java_User_Groups
gptkb:Java_conferences
gptkb:software_framework
Java Conferences
Developer conferences
Java user groups
Java Enhancement Proposal Meetings
Java Forums
Java forums
Java mailing lists
Java newsletters
Java podcasts
Open JDK Mailing Lists
Open JDK mailing lists
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:API
gptkb:Java_Enhancement_Proposal
gptkb:chess_match
JDK 18 Release Notes
JEP Index
Java API Documentation
Java API documentation
Java SE Documentation
Java SE Release Notes
Java Tutorials
Java specifications
JDK 17 Release Notes
Official JDK documentation
Open JDK documentation
official JEP index
Java SE Best Practices Guide
Java SE Compatibility Guide
Java SE Features Overview
Java SE Migration Guide
Java SE Performance Guide
Java SE Security Guide
Java SE Troubleshooting Guide
Java SE Upgrade Guide
Java SEFAQ
JEP 409 Specification
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by gptkb:academic_research
Java developers
Java experts
Java analysts
Java educators
Usage statistics available.
gptkbp:is_expected_to enhance developer experience
increase productivity
improve resource management
reduce CPU usage
improve developer productivity
improve frame rates
reduce boilerplate code
enhance community engagement.
Enhance developer experience
enhance visual fidelity
support modern development practices
enhance application responsiveness
improve overall system stability
enable better animations
enhance cross-platform compatibility
facilitate modern UI development
improve compatibility with third-party libraries
provide better debugging tools
reduce memory consumption
support advanced graphics features
support future mac OS versions
support high-performance graphics applications
support new hardware capabilities
support new rendering techniques
fewer tool-related issues
gptkbp:is_explored_in Java tutorials
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Java_SE_17
gptkb:software
gptkb:language
gptkb:JDK_18
gptkb:JDK_18_Compiler
gptkb:Java_Enhancement_Proposal
gptkb:chess_match
Completed
Implemented in the Java compiler.
Implemented in the Java language.
Java.
Widely accepted.
Completed.
Ensuring backward compatibility.
Part of the Java language.
Complexity in compiler design.
Code samples available.
Part of JDK 17.
Examples available in the JDK.
Requires careful design consideration.
Java FX team
JDK 17 Compiler
gptkbp:is_influenced_by User feedback
developer feedback
functional programming principles
Previous JE Ps
previous JE Ps
gptkbp:is_influential_in software development practices
Java development practices
gptkbp:is_integrated_with gptkb:Java_frameworks
gptkbp:is_motivated_by To provide more control over which classes can implement an interface.
Improve the modeling of hierarchies.
Enhance the expressiveness of the type system.
To provide more control over the class hierarchy.
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Java_SE_17
gptkb:Java_SE_18
gptkb:Java_SE_Platform
gptkb:Java_SE_Development_Kit
gptkb:Java_Language_Specification
gptkb:Java_Enhancement_Proposal
Java language evolution
Java platform evolution
JDK Enhancement-Proposal process
Java Development Process
Java SE 17 features
Java programming language evolution
Java 18 release
cloud-native Java development
Java 17 Release Notes
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:Database_Management_System
Java community events
Java advocacy groups
Java advocates
Java influencers
Java marketing campaigns
Java marketing materials
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Database_Management_System
Java awards
Java organizations
gptkbp:is_referenced_in Technical papers
Java textbooks
Java books
Subsequent JE Ps
subsequent JE Ps
Java SE 18 features
gptkbp:is_reflected_in current industry trends
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:JEP_411
gptkb:JEP_360
gptkb:JEP_382
gptkb:JEP_383
gptkb:JEP_110
gptkb:JEP_406
gptkb:JEP_407
gptkb:JEP_410
gptkb:JEP_418
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by gptkb:software_framework
gptkb:Java_community
Peer reviewers
JDK Review Board
Java experts
Java Community Process.
Java SE review board
gptkbp:is_standardized_by Standardized in JDK 17.
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Open_JDK_community
gptkb:software
gptkb:Java_community
gptkb:JVM
gptkb:Apple's_Metal_framework
Multiple platforms
Java Community
Java user groups
Java ID Es
Java 17 and later versions
Java training programs
gptkbp:is_tasked_with refine Java tools
gptkbp:is_tested_for Integration tests
Java development environments
Extensively tested.
J Unit tests
JDK 18 builds
Java QA teams
Java beta releases
Automated tests
Java test suites
Extensive testing on mac OS.
Extensively tested in JDK.
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:Java_frameworks
enterprise applications
Java applications
Java enterprise applications
Java startups
Java applications on mac OS
gptkbp:issues JDK-8251234
gptkbp:key Java's future direction
Enhances pattern matching capabilities.
Java's modernization strategy
Sealed interfaces improve type safety.
Sealed classes allow control over class inheritance.
Provides a way to define a restricted class hierarchy.
Sealed interfaces restrict implementations.
Allows interfaces to be sealed.
Sealed interfaces enhance type safety.
Sealed interfaces allow control over which classes can implement them.
Sealed interfaces provide better control over type hierarchies.
gptkbp:key_issues Understand the implications of sealing.
gptkbp:keywords Sealed interfaces enhance expressiveness.
Sealed interfaces provide better control.
gptkbp:language Type system enhancement.
Sealed types.
gptkbp:latest_version gptkb:JDK_17
gptkb:Java_SE_17
gptkb:JEP_409
Java 17.
Java SE 17.
Sets a precedent for future enhancements.
JDK 17+
gptkbp:library Encourages better design patterns.
Libraries can leverage sealed interfaces.
Libraries utilizing sealed interfaces.
Java standard library.
gptkbp:notable_achievement Java's evolution
gptkbp:notable_for Java toolchain
gptkbp:notable_production Facilitates better design.
gptkbp:notable_recipients Java language design
gptkbp:origin Java ecosystem.
better integration of tools
more expressive Java syntax
gptkbp:outcome Enhanced expressiveness.
gptkbp:part_of modernize Java tools
gptkbp:performance Minimal impact.
Negligible.
Enhanced graphics performance.
Minimal performance impact.
gptkbp:performed_by Use sealed interfaces for better API design.
Use sealed interfaces for API design.
gptkbp:plot_summary Introduces sealed interfaces to the Java programming language.
gptkbp:population_trend Adoption of sealed types.
Increased use of sealed types.
gptkbp:products Improves maintainability.
gptkbp:project Open JDK projects.
Open JDK.
Open-source projects utilizing sealed interfaces.
gptkbp:proposed_by gptkb:Database_Management_System
gptkb:JDK_17
gptkb:Pattern_Matching_for_instanceof
gptkb:Record_Patterns
gptkb:Sealed_Classes
gptkb:Brian_Goetz
gptkb:chess_match
JDK Enhancement-Proposal Team
tool enhancements
Java language improvement
language enhancement
JDK 17 Tool Changes
gptkbp:provides Release Notes
better error messages
Improved diagnostics
More concise syntax
better API design
better integration with mac OS features
a way to define a restricted class hierarchy
gptkbp:provides_information_on Guidelines for implementing sealed interfaces.
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Java_Magazine
2021-07-14
JDK team
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Conforms to Java language specifications.
Conforms to the Java Language Specification.
Conforms to the principles of object-oriented design.
gptkbp:related_concept gptkb:Sealed_classes
Java Language Specification.
Java SE specifications.
Java SE Platform.
Type hierarchies.
gptkbp:related_jeps gptkb:JEP_411
gptkb:JEP_360
gptkb:JEP_15
gptkb:JEP_110
gptkb:JEP_406
JEP 1100
JEP 409.
JEP 360, JEP 181.
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:JEP_360
gptkb:Sealed_Classes
gptkb:JEP_15
gptkb:Java_Enhancement_Proposal
Pattern Matching
Graphics Rendering
gptkbp:release_date 2021-09-14
September 2021
gptkbp:released gptkb:JDK_17
gptkb:Java_SE_17
gptkb:JDK_18
gptkb:Java_17
Included in JDK 17 release.
gptkbp:replaced_by Deprecated features
Old rendering pipeline.
Existing mac OS rendering pipeline
deprecated tools
gptkbp:requires Metal API
JDK 17 or later
mac OS 10.15 or later
JDK 15 or later for sealed classes.
gptkbp:resulted_in community feedback
extensive research
gptkbp:security_features No new security risks.
Enhances security by limiting implementations.
gptkbp:significance Java 17 features
gptkbp:specifies gptkb:Java_Language_Specification
a new feature in Java
Defines the syntax and semantics of sealed interfaces.
Defines how sealed interfaces work.
Defines a new modifier 'sealed' for interfaces.
gptkbp:sponsor Java community.
Java developers.
gptkbp:status gptkb:Final
Standard Feature
Targeted for JDK 17
gptkbp:strategic_importance enhanced developer productivity
gptkbp:succeeded_by Adoption rate and community feedback.
gptkbp:supports modern development practices
High-DPI displays
data-oriented programming
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives streamline Java development
reduce complexity in Java tools
gptkbp:targets gptkb:JDK_17
desktop applications
gptkbp:technology gptkb:software
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:Java_Enhancement_Proposal
Java SE.
Java Virtual Machine.
gptkbp:title gptkb:Sealed_Classes
gptkb:New_mac_OS_Rendering_Pipeline
Sealed Interfaces
New mac OS rendering pipeline
gptkbp:training Importance of community feedback.
gptkbp:tutorials Available tutorials for developers.
Tutorials available for learning sealed interfaces.
gptkbp:type Strengthens the type system.
gptkbp:updates 2021-09-15
gptkbp:use_case Frameworks and libraries.
API design.
API design with controlled extensibility.
gptkbp:user_base Java developers.
gptkbp:user_reviews gptkb:Gilad_Bracha
gptkb:Brian_Goetz
gptkb:Venkat_Subramaniam
gptkb:Mark_Reinhold
gptkb:Jesse_Glick
March 2021
2021-07-15
JDK Reviewers
gptkbp:uses Metal API
Used to control the inheritance of interfaces.
gptkbp:was_a_response_to community needs
developer challenges
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:JEP_411
gptkb:JEP_384
gptkb:JEP_395
gptkb:JEP_17
gptkb:JEP_33
gptkb:JDK_15
gptkb:JEP_488
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4