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What’s the difference between map() and flatMap() methods in Java 8?

Both map and flatMap can be applied to a Stream<T> and they both return a Stream<R>. The difference is that the map operation produces one output value for each input value, whereas the flatMap operation produces an arbitrary number (zero or more) values for each input value. This is reflected in the arguments to each … Read more

Java 8 Iterable.forEach() vs foreach loop

The better practice is to use for-each. Besides violating the Keep It Simple, Stupid principle, the new-fangled forEach() has at least the following deficiencies: Can’t use non-final variables. So, code like the following can’t be turned into a forEach lambda: Can’t handle checked exceptions. Lambdas aren’t actually forbidden from throwing checked exceptions, but common functional … Read more