1.4 - Method References
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Practice Questions
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What is a method reference in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how we can shorten lambda expressions.
How would you reference a static method?
💡 Hint: Recall the structure `ClassName::methodName`.
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What does a method reference use?
💡 Hint: It's a key part of the syntax.
True or False: Method references can only be used for static methods.
💡 Hint: Remember the different types of method references.
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Challenge Problems
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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!
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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