Chapter 14 Java Modules

Introduction to Java Modules

• What is a Module?
• Need for Modules
• Benefits of Using Modules

Creating Modules in Java

• Module Descriptor
• Writing a Module Descriptor (module-info.java)

Declaring Modules

• exports Statement
• requires Statement
• uses Statement
• provides ... with Statement

Module Resolution and Accessibility

• Module Resolution Process
• Module Accessibility

Module Path vs Classpath

• Understanding Classpath
• Understanding Module Path
• Difference Between Module Path and Classpath

Working with Services in Java Modules

• What is a Service?
• Defining, Providing and Using Services

Migrating to Modules

• Migrating Big Applications
• Bottom-Up Migration
• Top-Down Migration

JLink: The Java Linker

• Introduction to JLink
• Creating Custom Runtime Images