This section starts with a discussion on lambda parameters, followed by more information on the Epsilon GC, which was introduced in Java 11. Next, we will discuss the HTTP Client API, by means of which your Java code can request HTTP resources over the network. ZGC, which was introduced in Java 11, will also be discussed in detail. Moving on, we will learn about the Java Flight Recorder profiler and the Mission Control tool for recording and analyzing data for troubleshooting. Lastly, we will have a look at the remaining features of JDK 11.

The following chapters will be covered in this section:

• Chapter 5, Local Variable Syntax for Lambda Parameters
• Chapter 6, Epsilon GC
• Chapter 7, The HTTP Client API
• Chapter 8, ZGC
• Chapter 9, Flight Recorder and Mission Control
• Chapter 10, Miscellaneous Improvements in JDK 11