Speaker: Andrzej Grzesik

At the time of Qcon London, Java will have been on a fast release cadence for almost 5 years. This talk addresses the less often mentioned aspect: adopting JDK upgrades.  

I will discuss different perspectives towards Java upgrades and possible migration paths. How to plan and execute an upgrade, and what to expect in terms of tools, libraries and languages. All reinforced by real-world experience!

New Java is a bit like old Java, but it’s faster, nimbler, changes often, and is designed for the cloud. What does this mean for us? Can we continue developing Java the same old way, or do we need to be adapting? And if so, how? How do we keep pace, while staying secure? What changes should our organisations be making, and what’s next on the horizon? Join the Modern Java track speakers for a lively discussion of trends, traps, and tricks.