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Modules
JDK 9 introduced a new and important feature called modules. Modules give you a way to describe the relationships and dependencies of the code that comprises an application. Modules also let you control which parts of a module are accessible to other modules and which are not. Through the use of modules you can create more reliable, scalable programs.
As a general rule, modules are most helpful to large applications because they help reduce the management complexity often associated with a large software system. However, small programs also benefit from modules because the Java API library has now been organized into modules. Thus, it is now possible to specify which parts of the API are required by your program and which ...
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