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# Using Java 17 latest features in real world projects

With Spring Boot 3 enforcing Java 17, upgrading is no longer optional. Discover how records, sealed classes, and pattern matching natively eliminate boilerplate and secure your real-world applications.

- **Speakers:** [Ron Veen](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@ron-veen)
- **Event:** World Congress 2022
- **Published:** June 15, 2022
- **Duration:** 30:28
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/387-using-java-17-latest-features-in-real-world-projects
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