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+LambdasInAction
+===============
+
+This repository contains all the source code for the examples and quizzes in the Java 8: Lambdas in Action book.
+You can purchase the early access here: http://manning.com/urma/
+We are very keen to hear your feedback and improve the book based on your comments!
+
+Instructions to compile and run the source code:
+
+1) Make sure to have a JDK8 installed
+For example:
+$ java -version
+java version "1.8.0-ea"
+Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0-ea-lambda-nightly-h109-20130902-b106-b00)
+Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 25.0-b45, mixed mode)
+
+You can download a preview version here: https://jdk8.java.net/
+
+2) Compile/Run the examples
+Using maven:
+$ mvn compile
+$ cd target/classes
+$ java lambdasinaction/chap1/FilteringApples
+
+Alternatively you can compile the files manually in src/main/java