The Java 9 release in 2017 saw the introduction of the Java Module System. This module system was developed directly for the Java language and is not to be confused with module systems such as IntelliJ Idea or Maven.

The module system helps to provide a more secure and structured approach to writing Java code by better-organizing components, thus preventing malicious or out-of-date code from being used. In this article, we will look at what exactly the Java Module System is and how it can benefit developers.