giriraj-g0511 / Java-8-Features

Welcome to the Java 8 Features Repository! This repository highlights key features of Java 8, such as Lambda Expressions, Functional Interfaces, Method References, Constructor References, Stream API, and the Local Date and Time API. It includes notes and programs for practical understanding. Explore and enhance your knowledge of Java 8 features!

Java 8 Features Repository

Welcome to the Java 8 Features Repository! This repository serves as a guide to the key features introduced in Java 8, with notes and programs provided for a practical understanding of each concept.

Key Features

Lambda Expressions

• Enable functional programming.
• Provide a concise way to represent anonymous functions.

Functional Interfaces

• Interfaces with a single abstract method (SAM).
• Examples include Runnable, Callable, and Comparator.

Method References

• A shorthand notation of a lambda expression to call a method.
• Syntax: ClassName::methodName.

Constructor References

• Used to refer to a constructor without instantiating the class explicitly.
• Syntax: ClassName::new.

Stream API

• Provides a functional approach to processing collections of data.
• Supports operations like filter, map, and reduce.

Local Date and Time API

• Introduces new classes for handling dates and times, such as LocalDate, LocalTime, and LocalDateTime.

Feel free to explore the repository and enhance your knowledge of Java 8 features!