Every new version of Java is important, but Java 8 is a game changer. With Java 8's functional features you can write more concise code in less time, and also automatically benefit from multicore architectures. It's time to dig in !
Java 8 in Action is a dearly written guide to the new features of Java 8. It begins with a practical introduction to lambdas, using real-world Java code. Next, it covers the new Streams API and shows how you can use it to make collection-based code radically easier to understand and maintain. It also exnlains otner major Java 8 features including default methods, Optional, Completable Future, and the new Date and Time AiPL.
This book is written for programmers familiar with Java and basic 00 programming.