Applying Functional Programming Techniques in Java 8
Beyond lambda expressions and streams, this course will teach you the concepts and techniques that lie at the foundation of functional programming and how to apply them in Java.
Learning Journey Context
Works well as a continuation after mastering Software Development fundamentals. It bridges the gap toward advanced, production-level engineering.
Relevant for: Backend Developer, Software Engineer, API Developer.
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What You’ll Learn
At the core of writing more robust and maintainable code is a thorough knowledge of functional programming. In Applying Functional Programming Techniques in Java, you'll learn how to program in a functional style with Java beyond the use of lambdas and streams. First, you’ll learn why functional programming matters and how it can be used with Java. Next, you’ll explore function composition and partial application to create reusable functions. Finally, you'll discover how to abstract control structures and use types as computational contexts to program in a functional style. When you're finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of functional programming that will help you as you move forward to write more robust and easier to maintain Java code.
Outcomes
- Course Overview : 1min.
- Thinking Functionally with Java : 22mins.
- Building Complex Functionality by Composing Functions : 22mins.
- Creating Reusable Functions with Partial Application and Currying : 16mins.
- Abstracting Control Structures to Control the Application Flow : 34mins.
- Avoiding Nulls with the Optional Type : 17mins.
- Handling Errors in a Functional Way : 23mins.
- Building Containers for Side Effects : 22mins.
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