Learning Java: An Introduction to Real-World Programming with Java

by Marc Loy

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Ideal for working programmers new to Java, this best-selling book guides you through the language features and APIs of Java 21. Through fun, compelling, and realistic examples, authors Marc Loy, Patrick Niemeyer, and Dan Leuck introduce you to Java's fundamentals, including its class libraries, programming techniques, and idioms, with an eye toward building real applications.

This updated sixth edition expands the content to continue covering lambdas and streams, and shows you how to use a functional paradigm in Java. You'll learn about the latest Java features introduced since the book's fifth edition, from JDK 15 through 21. You'll also take a deep dive into virtual threads (introduced as Project Loom in Java 19).

This guide helps you:

Learn the structure of the Java language and Java applications
Write, compile, and execute Java applications
Understand the basics of Java threading and concurrent programming
Learn Java I/O basics, including local files and network resources
Create compelling interfaces with an eye toward usability
Learn how functional features have been integrated in Java
Keep up with Java developments as new versions are released
  • ISBN13 9781098145538
  • Publish Date 1 September 2023 (first published 16 August 2023)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint O'Reilly Media
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 500
  • Language English