If you are already familiar with the Java release cadence and the latest LTS version, Java 17, you can explore the Java Record feature that allows immutable classes.
But the question remains: How can this new feature be used in my project code? How do I take advantage of it to make a clean and better design? This tutorial will provide some examples going beyond the classic data transfer objects (DTOs).
What and Why Java Records?
First thing first: what is a Java Record? You can think of Records as classes that act as transparent carriers for immutable data. Records were introduced as a preview feature in Java 14 (JEP 359).
