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What are anonymous classes?
What are anonymous classes?
It is an inner class without a name and for which only a single object is created. An anonymous class has the following properties: only one instance exists, it is typically declared within a method, and an instance is returned to the caller.
Why would we use anonymous classes?
Why would we use anonymous classes?
An anonymous inner class can be useful for creating an instance of an object with certain 'extras' like overloading methods, without subclassing. They are particularly helpful for writing implementation classes for listener interfaces in graphics programming.
What is the syntax for writing an anonymous class?
What is the syntax for writing an anonymous class?
The syntax is: new Type() { [fields] [methods] }.
What do we need in order to create anonymous classes?
What do we need in order to create anonymous classes?
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What is required in order to implement a lambda method?
What is required in order to implement a lambda method?
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Give an example of an implemented lambda method.
Give an example of an implemented lambda method.
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What is a functional interface?
What is a functional interface?
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When should we use method references / anonymous classes over lambda methods?
When should we use method references / anonymous classes over lambda methods?
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Can we use default methods in functional interfaces?
Can we use default methods in functional interfaces?
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Why do lambda expressions require a functional interface?
Why do lambda expressions require a functional interface?
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Study Notes
Anonymous Classes
- An anonymous class is an inner class without a name, used to create a single object.
- Only one instance exists and is typically declared within a method.
- An anonymous class is constructed immediately and returns an instance to the caller.
- Useful for implementing listener interfaces in graphics programming and overloading methods without subclassing.
Syntax of Anonymous Classes
- The syntax for an anonymous class is:
new Type() { [fields] [methods] }
Requirements for Creating Anonymous Classes
- An interface must be defined to create anonymous classes.
Lambda Methods
- Lambda methods require an interface that declares only one method (functional interface).
- The syntax for a lambda expression is:
(arg1[, arg2...]) -> functionBody
Example of Lambda Method Implementation
- Example of implementing a lambda method:
interface Op { public abstract int apply(int a, int b); } Op add = ((a, b) -> a + b);
Functional Interfaces
- A functional interface contains just one abstract method, representing a single function contract.
- Functional interfaces serve as data types for lambda expressions.
Method References and Anonymous Classes
- If a lambda expression needs to refer to itself (using
this), it is better to use a method reference or an anonymous class.
Default Methods in Functional Interfaces
- Default methods can be included in functional interfaces but cannot be used within lambda expressions directly.
- Lambda expressions can be utilized within default methods of functional interfaces.
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