JDK 27: Default G1 GC, Compact Object Headers & Post-Quantum TLS Explained
JDK 27 introduces three major default behavior changes—G1 as universal garbage collector, 64-bit compact object headers reducing heap usage by 25%, and post-quantum hybrid key exchange for TLS 1.3—plus preview features like structured concurrency, lazy constants, primitive pattern matching, and Vector API for AI workloads.
