Like C# lambda expressions, Java 8 lambda expressions tie an argument list to a body. For example, (int x) -> x * x specifies an integer parameter that’s named x and returns the value of x squared.

This article explores some of Java 8’s new features, using both Java’s proposed syntax and Scala. We cover lambda expressions, higher-order functions, parallel collections and virtual ...

Java 8 was released in March 2014 and introduced lambda expressions as its flagship feature. You may already be using them in your code base to write more concise and flexible code. For example ...

Don't be intimidated by the prospect of doing functional programming in Java. This step-by-step example will help you learn basic Java lambda syntax quickly and effectively.

Consternation over Java's lambda syntax is the perfect example of how Java's evolution and incremental improvements have created a community of spoiled programmers.

Instana now claims to be the only solution to provide automatic native tracing of all 4 languages on Lambda. Lambda expression, which adds closures and related features to the Java language to support ...

Java, the programming language used by millions of developers, is now even better. The launch of Java 8 on March 25 represents the most significant update to the Java programming model ever, and ...

Java 8 promises some exciting changes to how Java programming is done, but as with any new technology, developers will tally the good, the bad, and the headaches.