Trending Java and Spring Boot Terms to Know for Interviews

Java and Spring Boot remain dominant players in the software development ecosystem. With their continuous evolution, interviewers often focus on the latest trends, concepts, and tools to assess candidates’ knowledge. In this blog, we’ll explore the most asked terms and concepts in Java and Spring Boot interviews to help you prepare effectively.

Trending Java Concepts

1. Records

Introduced in Java 14 (preview) and made a standard in Java 16, records simplify the creation of immutable data classes.

• Definition: A record is a special kind of class designed to hold data.
• Example:

public record User(String name, int age) {}

public static void main(String[] args) {
    User user = new User("Alice", 30);
    System.out.println(user.name()); // Output: Alice
}

Why Interviewers Ask: To test your understanding of immutable data structures and new Java syntax.

2. Pattern Matching for Switch

This feature, introduced in Java 17, enhances the switch statement with pattern matching capabilities.

• Example: