Summary of Different Syntaxes to Write Lambda Expressions in Java 8

Java 8 allows you to write lambda expressions in few varying syntaxes. Let us quickly see those here.

 

With no arguments

Runnable r = () -> System.out.println(“H”);

 

Only one argument: with or without parenthesis

ActionListener al1 = (event) -> System.out.println(“Button clicked”);

ActionListener al2 = event -> System.out.println(“Button clicked”);

 

Block of code: Need parenthesis

Runnable r = () -> { 

 System.out.print(“Hello ”);

 System.out.print(“World”);

};

 

Methods that take more than one args

BinaryOperator<Long> add   = (x,y) -> x+y;

 

Explicitly using the type

BinaryOperator<Long> add = (Long x, Long y) -> x+y;

 

Implicit vs. Explicit return

Return type is not needed for one line statement lambda expressions.

For a block of code with paranthesis, it will be required.

 

Encapturing Lambda

A lambda expression that uses a variable from the enclosing scope (e.g. method argument).

However, these variables should be effectively final.

 

TODO:

  • Give examples where explicit typing may be required.

  • Lambda expression for a functional interface that throws exception.

  • Give example for method paameterization: method that has an argument of type a functional interface, can receive a lambda expression.

  • Give example for implicit and explicit return.

  • Lambda expression that uses this, super etc. for accessing variables. Should these be effectively final?

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