Unlocking Traits With ‘var’ In Java 10
With ‘var’ it is possible to ad-hoc combine traits into an instance that matches your exact requirements. This allows for pretty cool experimentation, but unfortunately has some serious downsides.
Default Methods
Interface Evolution With Default Methods – Part II: Interfaces
Why interface evolution with default methods does not work for whole interfaces – at least not smooth enough to be practical.
Interface Evolution With Default Methods – Part I: Methods
Patterns for interface evolution with default methods: gradually add, replace and remove interface methods without breaking client code.
Everything You Need To Know About Default Methods
Covering literally everything there is to know about Java 8’s default methods.
Instances of Non-Capturing Lambdas
See how Java’s creation of instances of non-capturing lambda expressions can lead to unexpected and possibly bug-inducing behavior.
The Decorator Pattern With Java 8
Use Java 8’s default methods to make the decorator pattern even more beautiful, which results in more concise and readable code.