Nicolai Parlog • 2/26/2015

Interface Evolution With Default Methods - Part I: Methods

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This technical article details how Java 8's default methods facilitate the evolution of interfaces without breaking existing client code. It explains the process for adding, replacing, and removing interface methods in a library, using a transitional approach to give clients time to adapt. The post is written from a library developer's perspective and defines key terminology.

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