DevNexus 2020 Groovy, Java, and Kotlin Kenneth Kousen

This talk explores the implementation of functional programming features across three JVM-based languages: Java, Groovy, and Kotlin. The speaker illustrates how concepts such as lambda expressions, method references, and streams differ among these languages, while also discussing higher-order functions, closure composition, trampolining, currying, and tail recursion. Ken Kousen, a recognized expert in the field, shares his extensive knowledge and experience as a Java Champion and author of several influential programming books, enhancing the discussion with practical examples and insights.