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Project Valhalla's value classes are heading to JDK 28, a 197,000-line change that rewrites how Java handles object identity. Oracle engineer Lois Foltan confirmed JEP 401 will integrate into OpenJDK mainline early next month. The preview feature lets developers opt in but will not be enabled by default.
JEP 401 for Value Classes and Objects will integrate into OpenJDK mainline targeting JDK 28, adding over 197,000 lines of code. The feature introduces value objects that lack identity, solving long-standing quirks where Integer and LocalDate comparisons behave inconsistently. Architect Brian Goetz warned it will likely remain preview in the next LTS release.
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