Functional Programming in Java

Acknowledgments

Writing a book is like taking a road trip—we know where we’re heading, but some details emerge only after the start. The journey may involve detours—opportunities to explore unexpected places—and it’s more fun with good company. I’m thankful for the great company of people on this voyage: smart reviewers, an amazing editor, a wonderful set of people at The Pragmatic Bookshelf, and a very supportive family.

I first thank the Java language team members at Oracle for their hard work to bring the functional style of programming to one of the most popular mainstream languages. You’ve taken the language in the right direction—not through shortcuts and quick fixes, but by way of sound reasoning and prudent design decisions. Kudos, team. ...