JEP 354 (Records)

Java Enhancement Proposal (JEP) 354 introduces "Records," a feature in the Java programming language designed to simplify the creation of data-holding classes. Records allow developers to define classes that automatically handle common tasks like storing and accessing data without writing much boilerplate code. A record automatically generates methods like `equals()`, `hashCode()`, and `toString()`, making it easier to work with immutable data. This enhances code readability and reduces the potential for errors, streamlining the process of managing data in applications. Essentially, records make it simpler to create lightweight data structures in Java.