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Discover how to use Java 11 Lambda expressions to optimize your code by quickly checking conditions in objects with a detailed guide and examples.
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Optimizing Java Code with Lambda Expressions

In the world of Java development, the introduction of lambda expressions in Java 8 marked a significant shift in how developers write their code. In this post, we will look at a common problem that Java developers face: checking if any Room in a Building has more than ten pieces of furniture. We will explore how to accomplish this using Java 11's lambda capabilities efficiently.

The Problem

Consider a method that checks the number of Furnitures in various Rooms within a Building. The initial implementation uses a classic loop to perform the check, which works but can be improved to enhance readability and performance. Here's the original method:

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Although this code functions as intended, it relies on imperative programming techniques, which could be simplified using Java 11's features.

The Solution: Using Lambda Expressions

With lambda expressions, we can streamline our original method significantly. Instead of manually iterating through the rooms, we can utilize Java's Stream API to check our condition in a more concise and elegant way.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Check Initial Conditions: Before proceeding with any operations, it’s crucial to ensure the Building is not null and contains rooms.

Utilize Streams: Convert the list of Room objects into a stream to apply functional style operations. The method anyMatch is particularly useful as it checks if any elements of the stream satisfy a given predicate.

Define the Predicate: For our case, the predicate will check if the size of the furniture in a room exceeds ten.

Here’s how you would implement the optimized method:

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Explanation of the Code

building.getRooms().stream(): This converts the list of rooms into a stream, allowing us to apply stream operations to it.

anyMatch(room -> room.getFurnitures().size() > 10): This part of the code checks if there exists at least one room where the number of furnishings exceeds ten. If at least one room meets this condition, the method immediately returns true. Otherwise, it runs through all rooms and returns false.

Conclusion

By refactoring our code to utilize Java 11 lambda expressions, we not only shortened the code but also improved its readability and maintainability. This approach simplifies the underlying logic and makes it clear at a glance what the code is intended to do.

Consider taking advantage of lambda expressions and streams in your projects to make your Java code cleaner and more efficient. Embrace the power of functional programming to handle logical conditions with ease!