In the world of Java programming, Java 8 introduced the Stream API, which revolutionized the way we work with collections. Among the numerous features Stream offers, the reduce()
method stands out as a powerful tool for performing aggregation operations on a stream of elements. This method allows you to perform operations such as summing, multiplying, finding the maximum or minimum, and more, with ease and elegance. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the world of Stream.reduce()
, exploring its syntax, common use cases, and best practices.