Java is moving forward faster with a rapid release model. It's an exciting time for Java developers. Every new Java version promises interesting features and updates. If you are an early adopter, tell us about your first experience. It's not only about the next version; share what's new and tips & tricks in Eclipse JDT, tell us about your experience with switch expressions, local variable type inference, module system, using Java libraries for corner cases, garbage collection, performance tuning, real-time Java, combining Java with other JVM languages, and other interesting things you do in the Java world.
The current state of JavaFX UI development will be explained from the developer perspective, with an inventory of existing development resources and the continuation of JavaFX in a free ecosystem. With the release of the OpenJFX and the decoupling of the Oracle JDK, the Java module system has created new possibilities for the integration of JavaFX modules into OpenJDK.
Eclipse IDE provides a lot of powerful features and capabilities. With so much functionality at disposal, many users don't use the full potential of the IDE. To be productive, mastering your IDE is as important as mastering your source code.