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How to use method references in Java

Method references are a shorthand way to write lambda expressions that call a single method. Rather than implementing a method in a functional interface, a method reference simply points to an ...
TheServerSide

How to use Java's var keyword

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Packaged as part of the 2018 version 10 release, the Java var reserved word introduced type ...
InfoWorld

How to handle type erasure in advanced Java generics

Type erasure in Java generics programming can cause a variety of problems in your code. Fortunately, there are ways to work around them. Generics programming in Java enhances type safety and code ...
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NullPointerException in Java - Explaining the billion dollar mistake

While Java is one of the most in-demand and widely used programming languages in the world, it is not without its detractors. Java is not a particularly beginner-friendly language and it is rife with ...
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Type Annotations in Java 8: Tools and Opportunities

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Dany Lepage discusses the architectural ...
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Using a BLOB data type in a CMP Enity Bean

I got an email from a customer who wanted to use BLOB data type in their CMP entity bean. They store images in BLOB data types in Oracle database and want to map their CMP entity bean field to a BLOB ...