Learn Java from Scratch - A Beginner's Guide - Step 03 - Getting Started with Java Modularization

The video tutorial introduces Java modularization, a feature introduced in Java 9 to modularize the JDK. It explains the growth of RT.jar and how modularization allows developers to use only necessary modules, improving encapsulation and application modularity. The tutorial demonstrates listing JDK modules and discusses module dependencies and export statements. It concludes with a preview of modularizing applications.

What challenges does modularization in Java aim to address when building applications?

Explain the significance of the Java.base module in the context of Java modularization.