Explore the major updates and improvements introduced in Java SE 8 through this conference talk from GOTO Amsterdam 2014. Dive into the three most discussed features: Lambda expressions, the new Date and Time API, and Nashorn. Discover hundreds of additional functionality updates and usability enhancements that have been implemented in this version. Learn from Georges Saab, VP of Software Development in the Java Platform Group at Oracle, and Paul Sandoz, Software Engineer at Oracle, as they present the exciting developments in Java 8. Gain insights into how these new features can enhance your Java programming experience and improve your code efficiency.