Open thread, Jan. 12 - Jan. 18, 2015

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If it's worth saying, but not worth its own post (even in Discussion), then it goes here.

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Without lambda syntax (yes, it is promised to be included in the next version of Java...)

Lambda syntax is definitely present in the currently available version of Java. I use it on a daily basis.

Oops. The version is out there for almost a year. I missed it, because we do not use it at work.

Embarassing to find this out after pretending to be a Java expert. Does not add much credibility. :D

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