What does `Map.merge()` do in Java?

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What does `Map.merge()` do in Java?

Key points

  • `Map.merge()` updates map entries conditionally
  • It uses a BiFunction to determine the new value
  • Only applies changes if the key is absent or mapped to null
  • Useful for handling map entries dynamically

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