5.7 - Method References
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Practice Questions
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What is the syntax for a method reference?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would refer to a method of a class.
Give an example of using a method reference to print elements of a list.
💡 Hint: What method do you use to print elements in a collection?
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What is a method reference used for in Java?
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of a reference in programming.
True or False: Method references reduce the amount of boilerplate code written.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences in the code structure.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a Java program that uses method references to sort a list of integers in reverse order, using the Collections.sort method.
💡 Hint: Remember how method references can change the way we think about traditional sorting methods.
Using method references, write a program that takes a list of names and converts them to lowercase and sorts them.
💡 Hint: Think about how to combine method references with other stream operations.
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