on-demand course

Mastering Java 8 Fundamentals

with Matthew Speake

November 2020

Intermediate

2h 6m

English

Packt Publishing

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Course outline

Welcome to the Course!
27s
Java 8 Theory and Examples Sections
46s
Difference between Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming Styles
4m 9s
A Quick Look at the Main Java 8 Features
6m 19s
Passing Behaviour with Lambda Expressions
3m 34s
Lambda Expressions: Syntax and Examples
3m 13s
An Introduction to Functional Interfaces with Examples
2m 37s
Using Function Descriptors to Choose Compatible Target Types
4m 26s
An Overview of Streams, Intermediate, and Terminal Operations
4m 21s
Understanding Pipeline Collection Processing and Stream API Common Operations
7m 44s
What is an Optional API and How it is Used?
5m 1s
Understanding the Optional API
5m 56s
Mapping and Filtering with Optional API
3m 54s
Understanding Default Methods
6m 11s
Understanding Method References and their Different Types
9m 29s
Introduction: Java 8 Coding Demo Section
31s
A Look at the Functional Interfaces API
5m 10s
Coding and Referencing a Lambda Expression
5m 37s
Refactoring a Lambda Expression by Adapting an Existing Functional Interface
4m 39s
Providing Alternative Functional Interface Target Types for a Lambda Expression
1m 59s
Refactoring a Lambda Expression with its Method Reference
2m 56s
Coding with the Consumer Functional Interface
1m 57s
Coding with the Supplier Functional Interface
1m 56s
Coding with a Functional Interface
2m 25s
Coding with the Predicate Functional Interface
5m 0s
Coding a Collection of Domain Classes for Stream Processing
7m 15s
Coding with the Streams API to Process a Complex Collection
7m 46s
Coding with Bound and Unbound Instance Method References
6m 22s
Coding with Static Method References
2m 5s
Coding with Constructor Method References
1m 50s
Well Done and Thanks!
27s

Overview

In this engaging 2-hour course, you'll dive deep into the fundamentals of Java 8, focusing on leveraging its features like lambda expressions, functional interfaces, and the Stream API. Guided by practical examples and code demos, you'll acquire the skills to write cleaner and more efficient Java programs.

What I will be able to do after this course

Understand the distinction between object-oriented and functional programming paradigms.
Master the use of lambda expressions and functional interfaces in Java 8.
Create efficient data operations using pipelines and the Stream API.
Learn to handle null values effectively using the optional class in Java 8.
Apply Java 8 features to real-world project scenarios.

Course Instructor(s)

Matthew Speake, an accomplished Java developer and educator, specializes in mentoring learners on modern programming paradigms. With years of industry experience and a practical teaching approach, he ensures complex concepts like functional programming are accessible to developers of varied backgrounds.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for Java developers aiming to transition to Java 8's modern features. Designed for learners with intermediate Java knowledge, it supports professionals eager to improve code maintainability and efficiency. It's for individuals seeking hands-on guidance in adopting Java 8 paradigms.