Applying Functional Programming Techniques in Java

Beyond lambda expressions and streams, this course will teach you the concepts and techniques that lie at the foundation of functional programming and how to apply them in Java.

At the core of writing more robust and maintainable code is a thorough knowledge of functional programming. In Applying Functional Programming Techniques in Java, you'll learn how to program in a functional style with Java beyond the use of lambdas and streams. First, you’ll learn why functional programming matters and how it can be used with Java. Next, you’ll explore function composition and partial application to create reusable functions. Finally, you'll discover how to abstract control structures and use types as computational contexts to program in a functional style. When you're finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of functional programming that will help you as you move forward to write more robust and easier to maintain Java code.

• Course Overview 1min
• Thinking Functionally with Java 22mins
• Building Complex Functionality by Composing Functions 22mins
• Creating Reusable Functions with Partial Application and Currying 16mins
• Abstracting Control Structures to Control the Application Flow 34mins
• Avoiding Nulls with the Optional Type 17mins
• Handling Errors in a Functional Way 23mins
• Building Containers for Side Effects 22mins