I don't think Java 8 is on par compared to Scala in terms of expressiveness. If I have a choice between a Scala job or a Java 8 job, I will chose the Scala one.

I don't think Java 8 is on par compared to Scala in terms of expressiveness. If I have a choice between a Scala job or a Java 8 job, I will chose the Scala one. I can't go back. Here is a more elaborated explanation why I don't think Java 8 is there yet to move me back: http://eranmedan.com/will-java-8-kill-scala http://eranmedan.com/will-java-8-kill-scala