When compiling class initializers and class initialization blocks, the Java compiler stores the compiled bytecode (in top-down order) in a special method named <clinit>().

The Java virtual machine is a program whose purpose is to execute other programs. It’s a simple idea that also stands as one of our greatest examples of coding kung fu.The JVM upset the status ...

The core of Java serialization lies in the ObjectOutputStream and ObjectInputStream classes. These streams provide methods to write and read objects. Here’s a simple example of serializing an ...

Sealed classes make Java an even more powerful and expressive language and set the stage for even more sophisticated techniques such as pattern matching, which we'll explore in a subsequent article. A ...

Single responsibility example in Java. Here's a simple example of a Java class that correctly observes the single responsibility principle. Imagine a number guessing game where each time it is played ...