JDK 13 GA Unveiled: Dynamic CDS, ZGC Uncommit, New Socket API, Switch Expressions & Text Blocks
JDK 13 introduces five major enhancements—Dynamic CDS Archives for faster startup and lower memory, ZGC’s ability to uncommit unused heap memory, a modernized socket API, preview switch expressions, and multi‑line text blocks—each explained with goals, usage examples, and performance impacts.
