Tell us about your experience using Java 11 in projects.

In my experience working with Java 11, I utilized the new features of this version to improve code readability and performance.

For example:

• Using var for local variables, which reduces boilerplate code and enhances comprehension.
• New methods in the API, such as String::isBlank, Optional::isEmpty.
• Improvements in working with collections and streams.
• Using the HTTP Client API from Java 11 for convenient HTTP request handling.

An example of using var and the new HTTP client:

var client = HttpClient.newHttpClient();
var request = HttpRequest.newBuilder()
    .uri(URI.create("https://example.com"))
    .build();

var response = client.send(request, HttpResponse.BodyHandlers.ofString());
System.out.println(response.body());

Java 11 allowed writing more concise and modern code, which positively affected development productivity.