Java 17 examples: Sealed classes and Pattern Matching for switch
Files created/updated:
- Abc.java — demonstrates
sealedtypes andinstanceofpattern matching (no preview needed). - PatternSwitchExample.java — demonstrates pattern matching for
switch(preview in Java 17).
Compile & run
- Sealed classes example (no preview flags required):
javac Abc.java
java Abc- Pattern matching for
switch(preview feature in Java 17): compile and run with preview enabled:
javac --enable-preview --release 17 PatternSwitchExample.java
java --enable-preview PatternSwitchExampleNotes:
PatternSwitchExampleuses a preview language feature in Java 17; the--enable-previewflag is required at both compile and run time.- If your
javac/javatargets a newer JVM, adjust the--release/--sourceflags accordingly.