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May 28, 2024 · Backend Development

How Upgrading from JDK 8 to JDK 11 Boosts Performance and Unlocks New Java Features

This article documents the author's practical migration from JDK 8 to JDK 11, covering motivations such as performance, compatibility, and industry trends, detailed upgrade steps, GC tuning, resolved issues, and showcases significant performance gains and new Java 11 language features with code examples.