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Brian Goetz - Stewardship: the Sobering Parts
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Java Language Architect Brian Goetz talks at a Clojure conference about the challenges of evolving a mature language like Java while preserving compatibility with existing code and developer expectations. It also gives a look at where the platform is headed.
HN repeatedly recommends it as the definitive explanation of why Java evolves cautiously and why compatibility matters in language design.
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