This project is a comprehensive programming tutorial and technical guide focused on the Java 8 language specification. It provides educational resources for implementing functional programming patterns, utilizing modern language syntax, and adopting updated API standards.
The guide covers the transition to functional programming through the use of lambda expressions, method and constructor references, and functional interfaces. It also details the use of default interface methods to extend logic without breaking existing classes and the implementation of repeatable annotations.
Additional coverage includes the stream API for sequential and parallel element processing, the immutable date and time API for high-precision time management, and the use of optional containers for type-safe null handling. The materials also include instructions for advanced map data manipulation, including merging and conditional updates.
