Java 16 introduced basic pattern matching with the finalized instanceof method. For more advanced features, like pattern matching in switch, record patterns, and guarded cases, you need Java 21+.

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Learning to code is a lot easier once you know the basics. We got you started with JavaScript, but if you want to get an idea of how that translates into a language like Java, which can be used to ...