Explore how lambda expressions in Java 8 have transformed the application of design patterns in this insightful conference talk. Discover how the enhanced capabilities of Java 8 have influenced the use of traditional design patterns and opened up new possibilities for pattern implementation. Learn to leverage lambdas and related features to improve your design pattern skills, making your code more efficient and expressive. Gain valuable insights into adapting familiar patterns and implementing previously challenging ones with the power of functional programming in Java.