Explore Java 8 and 9 features in this dynamic conference talk from YOW! 2016. Join Java Champion Trisha Gee as she builds a real-time data processing application live on stage, demonstrating practical uses of lambda expressions, streams API, and new collection methods. Discover how to architect small, independent services for high-velocity data consumption and visualization using JavaFX. Gain insights into Java 9's upcoming enhancements and learn how they will simplify development. Perfect for developers looking to master Java 8 idioms and prepare for Java 9's arrival, this presentation offers hands-on examples of building efficient, modern Java applications with minimal external dependencies.