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Pattern Matching for instanceof (Java 16)

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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Pattern matching has come a long way in Java, especially with the introduction of Java 16. If you've ever found yourself writing boilerplate code just to check an object's type and then cast it, you're going to appreciate the elegance of pattern matching for instanceof.

This feature simplifies your code and makes it more readable, allowing you to focus on the logic rather than the type-checking mechanics.

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