Key Features and Improvements in Erlang/OTP 28

Erlang/OTP 28 has been released, bringing with it a host of new features and improvements. Notable highlights include the introduction of priority messages which allow urgent messages to be processed before regular ones, enhancing the efficiency of message handling. The comprehensions have been improved with the addition of strict generators that provide better error handling and the ability to skip unexpected elements in list processing. Additionally, zip generators facilitate parallel processing of multiple data collections. The new compiler features smarter error suggestions to aid developers in fixing typos and mistakes quickly. The shell interface has become more interactive with lazy reading from stdin and new modes of operation that support real-time data input. Other improvements include a new function for process hibernation to reduce memory usage, support for based floating point literals, and performance optimizations for applications using TLS 1.3. Alongside these features, nominal types are introduced for stricter type-checking to prevent accidental misuse of types with similar structures. Furthermore, the re module has been enhanced to use the PCRE2 library, improving regex capabilities. Together, these changes make Erlang/OTP 28 a significant update for developers seeking improved performance and usability.