num_pages: 215
description: Eagerly anticipated by millions of programmers Java SE 8 is the most important Java update in many years. The addition of lambda expressions (closures) and streams represents the biggest change to Java programming since the introduction of generics and annotations. Now with Java SE 8 for the Really Impatient  internationally renowned Java author Cay S. Horstmann concisely introduces Java 8s most valuable new features (plus a few Java 7 innovations that havent gotten the attention they deserve). If youre an experienced Java programmer Horstmanns practical insights and sample code will help you quickly take advantage of these and other Java language and platform improvements. This indispensable guide includes This is the first title to cover all of these highly anticipated improvements and is invaluable for anyone who wants to write tomorrows most robust efficient and secure Java code. 
language: English
title: Java SE 8 for the Really Impatient
publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional