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Java in a Nutshell

Name: Java in a Nutshell
ISBN: 9781492037255

A Desktop Quick Reference

Benjamin Evans, David Flanagan

O'Reilly Media · Print & ebook · January 22, 2019

Reading lane: Java Programming

This updated edition of Java in a Nutshell not only helps experienced Java programmers get the most out of Java versions 9 through 11, it's also a learning path for new developers.

Object-Oriented Programming Open Source Development Java Programming

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Java, Then Reference

A brisk route into modern Java pairs language foundations with a working reference for versions 9–11.

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Java 9–11 details, modern APIs, and practical development best practices
Concurrency and memory alongside collections, I/O, and data formats

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A fast-paced introduction followed by a reference to core concepts and APIs
Examples spanning language features, runtime concepts, and development tools

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Authors: Benjamin Evans, David Flanagan
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Published: January 22, 2019
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Java Programming · Object-Oriented Programming
Reading lane: Java Programming

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Object-Oriented Programming
Java Programming
Open Source Development

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This updated edition of Java in a Nutshell not only helps experienced Java programmers get the most out of Java versions 9 through 11, it's also a learning path for new developers. Chock full of examples that demonstrate how to take complete advantage of modern Java APIs and development best practices, this thoroughly revised book includes new material on Java Concurrency Utilities. The book's first section provides a fast-paced, no-fluff introduction to the Java programming language and the core runtime aspects of the Java platform. The second section is a reference to core concepts and APIs that explains how to perform real programming work in the Java environment. - Get up to speed on language details, including Java 9-11 changes - Learn object-oriented programming, using basic Java syntax - Explore generics, enumerations, annotations, and lambda expressions - Understand basic techniques used in object-oriented design - Examine concurrency and memory, and how they're intertwined - Work with Java collections and handle common data formats - Delve into Java's latest I/O APIs, including asynchronous channels - Use Nashorn to execute JavaScript on the Java Virtual Machine - Become familiar with development tools in OpenJDK