Practice Method References - 1.4 | 17. Functional Programming in Java | Advance Programming In Java
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Method References

1.4 - Method References

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Question 1 Easy

What is a method reference in Java?

💡 Hint: Think about how we can shorten lambda expressions.

Question 2 Easy

How would you reference a static method?

💡 Hint: Recall the structure `ClassName::methodName`.

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Question 1

What does a method reference use?

();
::
<>

💡 Hint: It's a key part of the syntax.

Question 2

True or False: Method references can only be used for static methods.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the different types of method references.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a Java application that filters a list of integers, retaining only the even numbers using a method reference.

💡 Hint: Think about how `filter` can leverage a method reference for more clarity!

Challenge 2 Hard

Implement a Java program that transforms a list of strings to their uppercase representation using method references.

💡 Hint: How might `String::toUpperCase` simplify the transformation?

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