How can I get a List from some class properties with Java 8 Stream?

Question

I have a List. I need to get a List from a property of Person.

For example, I have a Person class:<

Answer 1

You can use map :

List names = 
    personList.stream()
              .map(Person::getName)
              .collect(Collectors.toList());

EDIT :

In order to combine the Lists of friend names, you need to use flatMap :

List friendNames = 
    personList.stream()
              .flatMap(e->e.getFriends().stream())
              .collect(Collectors.toList());