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Explore the latest developments in Project Valhalla through this 28-minute Java newscast episode that introduces the new early-access build featuring JEP 401's value classes and objects. Learn about identity-less value classes in Java and understand how their lack of identity provides both readability and maintenance benefits for developers while enabling runtime optimizations like scalarization and heap flattening. Discover the current status of JEP 401 as it re-enters "candidate" status and prepares to target a release, with insights into when Valhalla might become available. Examine present optimizations already implemented and explore future optimization plans that will further enhance Java performance. Participate in a special Q&A segment celebrating the 100th episode of Inside Java Newscast, where community questions are addressed with additional answers promised in follow-up content. Gain practical knowledge about experimenting with the new Valhalla early-access build and understand the technical implications of value classes for Java development and runtime performance.
