Method references in Java are part of the broader set of features introduced and enhanced in Java 8 and beyond. They are a concise way to refer to methods of classes or objects.

See the Java 101 Java interfaces tutorial for a more in-depth introduction to using interfaces in your Java programs, including where and where not to use default, static, and private methods.

The Java ecosystem is constantly evolving, and the inability to directly use virtual threads with parallel streams is likely a temporary limitation. As virtual threads mature, we can expect better ...