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Abstract Classes vs Java 8 interfaces with default method implementations
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| Java 8 default method implementations in interfaces do not make abstract classes obsolete. Abstract classes are still needed where private state needs to be maintained. Interfaces with default method implementations are thus useful for representing types that are mostly stateless and provide default implementations for utility methods that can be used by classes that implement these interfaces but do not want to override the default implementation. |
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