Functional Java: A Guide to Lambdas and Functional Programming in Java 8 - Softcover

Maiorano, Nick

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9780993705007: Functional Java: A Guide to Lambdas and Functional Programming in Java 8
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0993705006 ISBN 13: 9780993705007
Publisher: ThoughtFlow Solutions Inc., 2014

Synopsis

With the release of version 8, functional programming has finally come to Java—bringing a brand new way of thinking about code. It is an update like no other in Java’s history, introducing new syntax, new libraries, and a new programming paradigm. This guide will help you make sense of these changes and keep you on top of the latest Java programming techniques. Written concisely by a veteran Java practitioner, it is perfect for developers wanting working knowledge of Java-style functional programming.

Contents:
  • The juncture of Java and functional programming: An examination of functional programming and how it fits into Java.
  • The complete anatomy of the lambda: An analysis of lambdas, method references, default methods, and functional interfaces.
  • New and improved libraries: A description of the standard functional interfaces and the newly functionalized Collections library.
  • Streams: A look into the Streams library, how to think in streams, and how to best use streams—the most exciting Java 8 feature.
  • Parallelism: A discussion on functional-style parallelism for modern multi-core CPU architectures.
  • Java functional theory: An overview of Java-style currying, higher-order functions, partial application, and functional composition.
  • Thinking functionally: A primer on applying functional thinking to solve problems.

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About the Author

Nick Maiorano is a seasoned software professional with two decades of experience as a developer, technical leader, architect, speaker and most recently as a consultant and founder of ThoughtFlow Solutions. He has developed software for diverse industries including telecom, financial, e-commerce, aerospace, and manufacturing ranging from start-ups to multinationals. As a veteran Java practitioner, Nick has lived through the evolution of Java and offers unique insight into its past, present and functional future.

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Publisher
ThoughtFlow Solutions Inc.
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0993705006
ISBN 13 
9780993705007
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
208
Rating
  • 4.38 out of 5 stars
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