What is a 'lambda function' and more importantly, where did the term 'lambda expression' come from? Here we look at the basics of lambda functions in Java and computer science.

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Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)is an application program interface (API) specification for connecting programs written in Java to the data in popular databases.

Some say general-purpose languages such as Java are on their way out, soon to be replaced by DSLs for every occasion. Get ready for the shift in this first installment of Venkat Subramaniam's four ...