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Lambda Expressions in The New Java 8 Nashorn JS Engine

"In a recent post I took a look at how Java 8 and Scala implemented Lambda expressions. As we know Java 8 is not only introducing improvements to the javac compiler, It’s also introducing a new one altogether – Nashorn. This new engine is meant to replace Java’s existing JavaScript interpreter Rhino. This is supposed to bring the JVM to the forefront when it comes to executing JavaScript at speed, right there ...  " http://www.takipiblog.com/2014/02/10/java-8-compiling-lambda-expressions-in-the-new-nashorn-js-engine/

5 Features In Java 8 That WILL Change How You Code

"Java 8 is packed full of some really exciting features at both the JVM and language level. While some of the features initially envisioned for this release got scoped out or pushed out to release 9, there are literally dozens of new features. Many of the new additions are under-the-hood improvements either at the compiler, JVM or help-system level. As such ..." http://www.takipiblog.com/2014/03/18/5-features-in-java-8-that-will-change-how-you-code/