Going Beyond Java 8: Local Variable Type Inference (var)
Let s see when and how to use the most important new feature introduced with Java 10, officially called local variable type inference but better known as var introduction. by
According to some surveys, such as JetBrains s great survey, Java 8 is currently the most used version of Java, despite being a 2014 release.
What you are reading is one in a series of articles titled Going beyond Java 8, inspired by the contents of my book, Java for Aliens. These articles will guide you step-by-step through the most important features introduced to the language, starting from version 9. The aim is to make you aware of how important it is to move forward from Java 8, explaining the enormous advantages that the latest versions of the language offer.