Tony Morris

Using "zip" is generally not a good idea? http://stackoverflow.com/a/2121203  Why the f**k not?

@TheColonial at least the top answer makes sense! Java programmers are truly frightened of functional transforms IME

@llimllib Yeah agreed mate. I still don't understand the fear.

@TheColonial @llimllib I see it all the time, generally a fear of the unfamiliar, god-awful syntax and inability to appreciate the benefits

@jedws @llimllib I think that's a fair summation.

@TheColonial @llimllib here's the Guava statement on the matter: http://code.google.com/p/guava-libraries/wiki/FunctionalExplained … also see http://benhutchison.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/a-rant-on-jdroids-and-wilful-ignorance/ … cc @dibblego