The most important rule of Java syntax: lines end with a semicolon. This punctuation tells Java (and you) that the line of code is over and isn’t intended to run on to the next line.

So to learn Java lambda syntax, you need to be familiar with its three component parts: The argument list The arrow The method body To apply these concepts, we first need a functional interface. A ...

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.