Closures for Java

Closures for Java and other thoughts on language evolution The document discusses goals for language changes including simplifying programs, reducing bugs, and adapting to changing requirements like multicore processors and concurrency. It proposes adding closures to Java to help meet these goals by allowing for more concise code, avoiding repetition, and making programming with concurrency easier. Specific examples are given of how closures could help implement common patterns like try-with-resources and iteration in a more readable way while also enabling flexibility for programmers to extend the language.