Functional Programming Concepts for Java Developers

Functional Programming Concepts for Java Developers frames the migration decisions Java teams need to make before changing production code. The emphasis is on practical trade-offs: what existing JVM experience still applies, what object-oriented habits should be replaced, and how to review the resulting Clojure design.

Use the child lessons as checkpoints for planning, implementation, and team review rather than as isolated definitions.

In this section

• Pure Functions and Immutability in Clojure
  Explore the core concepts of pure functions and immutability in Clojure, and learn how they enhance code reliability and maintainability for Java developers transitioning to functional programming.
• Higher-Order Functions and Composition
  Explore the power of higher-order functions and functional composition in Clojure, and learn how to leverage these concepts to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable enterprise applications.
• Recursion and Iteration in Clojure
  Explore the transition from Java's iterative constructs to Clojure's powerful recursion and iteration techniques, including loop/recur and more.