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Overview
Java Modules, introduced in Java 9, are a fundamental feature that brings modularity to the Java platform. They provide a way to organize code into self-contained units with explicit dependencies, promoting better encapsulation, reliable configuration, and improved security.
Key Features
* **Modules**: A module is a collection of related packages, resources, and a `module-info.java` file that describes its dependencies and exported packages.
* **Strong Encapsulation**: Modules enforce strict access control, preventing access to internal implementation details unless explicitly exported.
* **Explicit Dependencies**: Modules declare their dependencies on other modules, ensuring that all required modules are present at compile-time and runtime.
* **Reliable Configuration**: The module system ensures that all required modules are available and compatible, preventing issues like "JAR hell."
Benefits
* **Improved Maintainability**: Modular code is easier to understand, modify, and test, as changes are isolated to specific modules.
* **Enhanced Security**: Strong encapsulation and explicit dependencies limit the attack surface of applications.
* **Scalability**: Modules enable efficient loading and linking of only the necessary code, potentially improving the performance and scalability of large applications.
* **Reduced Footprint**: Applications can be packaged with only the required modules, reducing their size and resource consumption.
Challenges
* **Adoption**: Migrating existing applications to a modular structure can require significant effort.
* **Learning Curve**: Understanding and effectively using modules can be challenging for developers unfamiliar with the concept.
* **Tooling Support**: While tooling support has improved, some build tools and IDEs may still have limitations in handling modular projects.
Additional Reading
* Oracle Documentation on Java Modules: [invalid URL removed]
* Baeldung: A Guide to Java 9 Modularity: [https://www.baeldung.com/java-modularity](https://www.baeldung.com/java-modularity)
Research More
Java Research:
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Java Best Websites:
* oreilly>Java module on O'Reilly
* ddg>Java module on DuckDuckGo
* java>Java module on docs.oracle.com
* heinz>Java module on JavaSpecialists.eu
* baeldung>Java module on baeldung.com
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JVM Languages:
* kotlin>Java module on kotlinLang.org
* scala>Java module on scala-lang.org
* clojure>Java module on clojureDocs.org
* groovy>Java module on docs.groovy-lang.org
JVM Frameworks:
* android>Java module on developer.android.com
* xda>Java module on xda-developers.com
* spring>Java module on spring.io
* vertx>Java module on vertx.io
* quarkus>Java module on quarkus.io
* graalvm>Java module on graalvm.org
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Maven, Maven Central and Gradle
* maven>Java module on search.maven.org
* mavenrepo>Java module on MvnRepository.com
* gradle>Java module on plugins.gradle.org
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Java Tutorials:
* javatpoint>Java module on javatpoint.com
* geeksforgeeks>Java module on geeksforgeeks.org
* tutorialspoint>Java module on tutorialspoint.com
* w3schools>Java module on w3schools.com
* freecode>Java module on FreeCodeCamp.org
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Java Security - Java Pentesting
* exploit>Java module on exploit-db.com
* cve>Java module on cve.org Database of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
* threatpost>Java module on threatpost.com
* talos>Java module on TalosIntelligence.com
=General Support
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* redhat>Java module on developers.redhat.com
* ibm>Java module on IBM.com
* ms>Java module on docs.microsoft.com
* techtarget>Java module on whatis.techtarget.com
* youtube>Java module on YouTube
* github>Java module on GitHub
* reddit>Java module on Reddit
* scholar>Java module on scholar.google.com
* quora>Java module on Quora
* dzone>Java module on DZone
* hackernoon>Java module on Hacker Noon
* infoq>Java module on InfoQ.com
* twitter>Java module on Twitter
* stackoverflow>Java module on StackOverflow
Fair Use Sources
Fair Use Sources:
* ddg>Java module on DuckDuckGo
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