Java in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference

Flanagan, David,Evans, Benjamin J

ISBN 10: 1449370829 / ISBN 13: 9781449370824

Published by O'Reilly Media, 2014

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Title: Java in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference

Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Publication Date: 2014

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

The latest edition of Java in a Nutshell is designed to help experienced Java programmers get the most out of Java 7 and 8, but 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, the first section of this thoroughly updated book 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 shows you how to perform real programming work in the Java environment.

• Get up to speed on language details, including Java 8 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

Book Description:

A Desktop Quick Reference