Short introduction to the Vector API (incubating in JDK 16) and an update on serializing records. Also, a quick mention of JEP 356 in JDK 17 and the proposed release schedule.

nipafx (Nicolai Parlog)

A Java newscast covering four topics: the incubating Vector API in JDK 16 (SIMD computing, use cases, status, and future plans), record serialization support in Jackson, Kryo, and XStream frameworks, JEP 356 targeting JDK 17 for improved random number generators, and the JDK 17 release schedule with GA planned for September 14th.

Vector API, Record Serialization, And Java 17 Release Schedule