How has Set changed in recent Java versions?

Set, Java, Collections, Java 8, Java 9, Java 11, API, Enhancements
This article discusses changes in the Set interface in recent Java versions, focusing on enhancements introduced in Java 8, 9, and 11, including new methods and features that improve functionality and usability.

import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.stream.Collectors;

// Example demonstrating the use of Set in Java
public class SetExample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Set fruits = new HashSet<>();
        fruits.add("Apple");
        fruits.add("Banana");
        fruits.add("Orange");
        fruits.add("Mango");

        // Using Java 8 Stream to filter fruits
        Set filteredFruits = fruits.stream()
                .filter(fruit -> fruit.startsWith("A"))
                .collect(Collectors.toSet());

        System.out.println("Fruits starting with A: " + filteredFruits);
    }
}
    

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