In the last chapter, we covered concurrency enhancements introduced with the Java 9 platform. We took an in-depth look at concurrency both as a core Java concept and as a series of enhancements for Java 9. We also explored the Flow class API that supports Reactive Programming, a new concept in Java 9. In addition, we explored concurrency enhancements and the new Spin-Wait hints introduced in Java 9.
In this chapter, we will look at several small changes made to the JDK that involve security. The size of these changes does not reflect their significance. The security enhancements introduced with the Java 9 platform provide developers with a greater ability to write and maintain applications that are more secure than previously ...
