Collectors in the Wild

Dive deep into the Collector API, a powerful but often overlooked feature introduced in JDK 8. Explore the full potential of collectors beyond their use with the Stream API, uncovering their versatility in data processing. Learn about the ready-to-use collectors in the Collectors class, such as toList and groupingBy, and discover how to create custom collectors for specific needs. Understand the concept of downstream collectors and how they enable the creation of complex data processing pipelines. Through a combination of slides and live coding examples, master the art of writing efficient and readable code using collectors. Gain insights into performance considerations and learn to leverage collectors to their full potential in various scenarios. Whether you're a Java enthusiast or a seasoned developer, expand your toolkit with advanced collector techniques that can revolutionize your approach to data manipulation and processing.