Project Valhalla preview lands in JDK 28
Project Valhalla, which aims to bring value types to Java, has landed a preview in JDK 28. This marks a significant milestone for the long-running project.
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Project Valhalla, which aims to bring value types to Java, has landed a preview in JDK 28. This marks a significant milestone for the long-running project.
This commentary argues that while AI tools boost developer productivity in coding tasks, they do not significantly accelerate the overall software delivery process due to bottlenecks in testing, integration, and deployment. The author contends that AI's impact is limited to specific phases, challenging the narrative of transformative efficiency gains.
Apple released betas for Icon Composer 2 and SF Symbols 8 for developers and designers. SF Symbols 8 includes over 7,000 symbols with animations, effects, and variable renderings. Icon Composer 2 introduces Refraction, new Specular Highlights, and Extended Preview features.