Java 24 is now available with the release of Stream Gatherers and Class-File APIs.
The Stream Gatherers API allows for custom intermediate operations and improves efficiency in reading, writing, and maintaining Java code.
The Class-File API provides a standard API for parsing, generating, and transforming Java class files and addresses compatibility issues caused by the six-month Java release schedule.
Java 24 also includes new features for AI inference and quantum security, such as the Key Derivation Function API and implementations of quantum-resistant algorithms.