Practical Java-8 Mastery Course

Get ready for a practical dive into Java 8 with this hands-on course! Learn by doing and master essential Java 8 concepts and techniques. This course is designed for both beginners looking to understand the new features of Java 8 and experienced developers aiming to upgrade their existing Java projects.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Introduction to Java 8: A foundational understanding of the key changes and improvements in Java 8.
• Interface Enhancements in Java 8: Explore how interfaces have been enhanced in Java 8, including:
  • Default methods inside the interface: Learn to add default implementations to interface methods.
  • Static methods inside the interface: Understand and utilize static methods within interfaces.
  • Functional interfaces: Discover the importance and usage of functional interfaces.
• Lambda Expressions: A deep dive into lambda expressions and their powerful role in modern Java development.
• Usage of Lambda Expressions: Practical application of lambda expressions in various scenarios.
• Concept of Predicates: Understand and implement predicates for filtering data.
• Method Reference: Learn to use method references for concise and readable code.
• Double Colon Operator: Master the double colon operator for enhanced code clarity.
• Constructor Reference: Utilize constructor references for improved code efficiency.
• Streams: A comprehensive exploration of Java 8 Streams, including:
  • Streams filter, map, count: Learn to filter, map, and count data within streams.
  • Streams filter and lazyStream and forEachStream: Understand lazy streams and the forEachStream operation.
  • Streams min, max, sorted, distinct: Utilize stream operations for finding minimum, maximum, sorted, and distinct elements.
  • Stream peek and skip: Learn to peek and skip elements within streams.
  • Stream range and rangeClosed: Generate sequences of numbers using streams.
  • Stream reduce: Reduce a stream to a single value.
  • OptionalStream: Work with optional values in streams.
  • toSet and toMap: Convert streams to sets and maps.
  • averaging and summarizing: Calculate averages and summaries of stream data.
• File Operations: Perform file operations using Java 8 Streams.
• Stream Map and FlatMap: Master StreamMap and FlatMap for transforming and flattening streams.
• Parallel Streams: Learn to leverage parallel streams for improved performance.
• Java 8 and Date Time API: Explore the new Date Time API introduced in Java 8.

You'll receive the source code for every topic with detailed examples, allowing you to easily refer back to the concepts. This course provides clear explanations with code comments for future reference. Bookmark topics while you watch and participate in the question forum to get your queries answered. By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently apply Java 8 concepts to any Java project, whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer looking to enhance your skills.