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Mastering Lambdas: Java Programming in a Multicore World

AUTHOR Naftalin, Maurice
PUBLISHER McGraw-Hill Education (10/13/2014)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Definitive Guide to Lambda Expressions

Mastering Lambdas: Java Programming in a Multicore World describes how the lambda-related features of Java SE 8 will enable Java to meet the challenges of next-generation parallel hardware architectures. The bookexplains how to write lambdas, and how to use them in streams and in collection processing, providing code examples throughout. You'll learn how to use lambda expressions to take full advantage of performanceimprovements provided by today's multicore hardware. This Oracle Press book covers:

  • Why lambdas were needed, and how they will change Javaprogramming
  • Syntax of lambda expressions
  • The basic operation of streams and pipelines
  • Using collectors and reduction to end pipelines
  • Creating streams
  • Spliterators, the fork/join framework, and exceptions
  • Examining stream performance with microbenchmarking
  • API evolution using default methods
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ISBN-13: 9780071829625
ISBN-10: 0071829628
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 208
Carton Quantity: 19
Product Dimensions: 7.30 x 0.50 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.80 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Computers | Languages - Java
Computers | Internet - Web Programming
Computers | Programming - General
Dewey Decimal: 005.133
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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Definitive Guide to Lambda Expressions

Mastering Lambdas: Java Programming in a Multicore World describes how the lambda-related features of Java SE 8 will enable Java to meet the challenges of next-generation parallel hardware architectures. The bookexplains how to write lambdas, and how to use them in streams and in collection processing, providing code examples throughout. You'll learn how to use lambda expressions to take full advantage of performanceimprovements provided by today's multicore hardware. This Oracle Press book covers:

  • Why lambdas were needed, and how they will change Javaprogramming
  • Syntax of lambda expressions
  • The basic operation of streams and pipelines
  • Using collectors and reduction to end pipelines
  • Creating streams
  • Spliterators, the fork/join framework, and exceptions
  • Examining stream performance with microbenchmarking
  • API evolution using default methods

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Author: Naftalin, Maurice
Maurice Naftalin has over 30 years experience in IT as a developer, designer, architect, manager, teacher and author. Naftalin, a certified Java Programmer, has worked in every release of Java to date. His experience in Java and business give him a unique perspective on the fundamental change that comes with introducing Lambda expressions in Java SE 8. Naftalin is a frequent presenter at conferences worldwide, including the annual JavaOne. He runs a popular tutorial site in collaboration with Oracle s development team, www.lambdafaq.org, focused on the new language features in Java 8.
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