In Java 8, I can easily write: interface Interface1 { default void method1() { synchronized (this) { // Something } } static void method2() { synchronized (Interface1.class) { // Something } } } I will get the full synchronisation semantics that I can use also in classes. I cannot, however, use the synchronized modifier on … Read more
Java 8 introduces default methods to provide the ability to extend interfaces without the need to modify existing implementations. I wonder if it’s possible to explicitly invoke the default implementation of a method when that method has been overridden or is not available because of conflicting default implementations in different interfaces. interface A { default … Read more
One of the most useful features of Java 8 are the new default methods on interfaces. There are essentially two reasons (there may be others) why they have been introduced: Providing actual default implementations. Example: Iterator.remove() Allowing for JDK API evolution. Example: Iterable.forEach() From an API designer’s perspective, I would have liked to be able … Read more
Java 8 allows for default implementation of methods in interfaces called Default Methods. I am confused between when would I use that sort of interface default method, instead of an abstract class (with abstract method(s)). So when should interface with default methods be used and when should an abstract class (with abstract method(s)) be used? … Read more
