Java 8 Features

Java 8 introduced a significant evolution in the Java programming language, enhancing its versatility and enabling functional programming paradigms. Key features include lambda expressions, which allow for concise representation of anonymous functions, and functional interfaces that simplify code by eliminating the need for anonymous inner classes. The Stream API facilitates efficient data processing, while default methods in interfaces enable backward compatibility. Additionally, Java 8 introduced the Optional class to handle null values more gracefully and a new Date/Time API for improved date manipulation. These features collectively empower developers to write cleaner, more efficient, and expressive code.