Method references in Java are part of the broader set of features introduced and enhanced in Java 8 and beyond. They are a concise way to refer to methods of classes or objects.

Method and variable handles vs. Java reflection To truly understand MethodHandles and VarHandles —what they do and why they are useful—it’s helpful to know a few things about reflection in Java.

The Java ecosystem is constantly evolving, and the inability to directly use virtual threads with parallel streams is likely a temporary limitation. As virtual threads mature, we can expect better ...