Java 7 & Java 8 new features with Lambdas & Streams

Unlock the power of modern Java with our comprehensive "Java 7 & 8 New Features: Zero to Master" course! This course provides a deep dive into all the exciting advancements introduced in Java 7 and 8, equipping you with the skills to leverage these features in your projects.

We go beyond basic explanations, offering both theoretical understanding and practical coding examples. You'll gain hands-on experience with key enhancements, including:

• Lambda Expressions: Master concise and expressive code with lambda syntax.
• Streams API: Learn to process data efficiently using Java Streams.
• Joda-Time: Explore the powerful Joda-Time API for robust date and time handling.
• Default & Static Methods: Understand and utilize default and static methods for enhanced code organization.
• Optional: Effectively handle null values and avoid NullPointerExceptions.
• Method References: Simplify code with elegant method references.
• Functional Interfaces: Learn to work with functional interfaces for improved code readability.
• Try-With-Resources: Implement resource management with ease using try-with-resources.

Java 7 New Features Covered:

• Try-With-Resources Statements: Simplify resource handling for cleaner code.
• Suppressed Exceptions: Control the propagation of suppressed exceptions.
• Catching Multiple Exceptions: Handle multiple exception types efficiently.
• Rethrowing Exceptions with Type Checking: Maintain exception type integrity during rethrowing.
• Easier Exception Handling for Reflection: Streamline exception handling in reflection scenarios.
• Objects Class & Null Checks: Understand object handling and null safety.
• Close Method Inside URL: Properly close URL resources.
• ClassLoader Enhancements: Explore improvements in the ClassLoader mechanism.
• Enhancements to Files & Directories: Utilize enhanced file and directory operations.
• WatchService: Implement file system monitoring capabilities.
• Binary Literals: Simplify the representation of binary data.
• String in Switch Statement: Use strings effectively in switch statements.
• Type Inference/Diamond Operator: Leverage type inference for cleaner code.
• Using Underscore in Numeric Literals: Improve readability with underscore notation.
• JDBC Improvements: Explore enhancements to the JDBC API.

Java 8 New Features Covered:

• Default Methods in Interfaces: Add default method implementations to interfaces.
• Static Methods in Interfaces: Define static methods within interfaces.
• Optional: Handle null values safely and explicitly.
• Lambda (λ) Expression: Write concise anonymous functions.
• Functional Interface: Understand and utilize functional interfaces.
• Method References: Simplify code with method references.
• Constructor References: Use constructor references for enhanced flexibility.
• Streams API: Process data efficiently using Java Streams.
• New Date and Time API (Joda): Explore the Joda-Time API for robust date and time handling.
• Completable Future: Manage asynchronous operations with CompletableFutures.
• Map Enhancements: Utilize improved functionality in the Map interface.
• Other Miscellaneous Updates: Discover additional improvements in Java 8.

This course is designed for developers of all levels. You can skip sections you already know, allowing you to focus on areas where you need the most help. All course materials, including code examples, are provided, along with a GitHub repository for the complete codebase. Regular quizzes help reinforce your understanding. Start your journey to mastering Java 7 & 8 today!