Java in a Nutshell, 6th Edition

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

Table of Contents

Part I. Introducing Java
Chapter 1. Introduction to the Java Environment
Chapter 2. Java Syntax from the Ground Up
Chapter 3. Object-Oriented Programming in Java
Chapter 4. The Java Type System
Chapter 5. Introduction to Object-Oriented Design in Java
Chapter 6. Java’s Approach to Memory and Concurrency

Part II. Working with the Java Platform
Chapter 7. Programming and Documentation Conventions
Chapter 8. Working with Java Collections
Chapter 9. Handling Common Data Formats
Chapter 10. File Handling and I/O
Chapter 11. Classloading, Reflection, and Method Handles
Chapter 12. Nashorn
Chapter 13. Platform Tools and Profiles