The code example below (from the JEP) shows that the proposed new data classes, called records, are similar to Kotlin’s data classes, with most of the standard methods derived automatically.

Kotlin is a modern alternative to Java that supports functional programming in the JVM. Here's a first look at programming with Kotlin using some of the concepts and syntax you already know from Java.

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Java still holds a large majority, with 86.9% of developers saying they use it as their main programming language for building JVM applications, compared to 5.5% with Kotlin.