Mastering Java Lambda Expressions: Syntax, Patterns, and Performance (2025 Edition)
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It has been over a decade since Java 8 introduced Lambda expressions, fundamentally changing how we write Java code. Yet, in 2025, with the widespread adoption of Java 21 and the emergence of Java 23, the way we utilize functional programming concepts has evolved. It is no longer just about saving a few lines of code; it is about writing declarative, concurrent-ready, and highly performant applications.