Section outline

  • Lesson 19 will empower you with modern Java features: Lambdas (inline functions) and Method References (shorthand for calling methods). These let you write cleaner, more expressive code – a crucial skill to stay ahead of AI by writing code that’s both powerful and concise. Let’s flex those functional muscles!

    • Microtopic 19.1: Intro to Lambdas – Passing Behavior

    • Microtopic 19.2: Functional Interfaces – The Backbone of Lambdas

    • Microtopic 19.3: Lambda Syntax and Variations

    • Microtopic 19.4: Using Lambdas in Practice (Collections and Threads)

    • Microtopic 19.5: Method References – Shorter Lambdas