Cay Horstmann • 12/12/2025

Nice and Naughty Cases of Pattern Matching

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This article analyzes Java's pattern matching features (since Java 14), examining its ideal use with sealed hierarchies and records, highlighting antipatterns to avoid, and discussing corner cases where syntax clashes with legacy behavior. It provides practical examples, including a JSON data model, to illustrate when this data-oriented programming style is beneficial.

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