Since this Jolt-award winning classic was last updated in 2008, the Java programming environment has changed dramatically. Java 7 and Java 8 introduced new features and functions including, forEach() method in Iterable interface, default and static methods in Interfaces, Functional Interfaces and Lambda Expressions, Java Stream API for Bulk Data Operations on Collections, Java Time API, Collection API improvements, Concurrency API improvements, and Java IO improvements.
In this new edition of Effective Java, Bloch explores new design patterns and language idioms that have been introduced since the second edition was released in 2008 shortly after Java SE6, including Lambda, streams, generics and collections, as well as selected Java 9 features.
As in previous editions, each chapter consists of several “items” presented in the form of a short, standalone essay that provides specific advice, insight into Java platform subtleties, and updated code examples. The comprehensive descriptions and explanations for each item illuminate what to do, what not to do, and why.
- Updated techniques and best practices on classic topics, including objects, classes, libraries, methods, and serialization
- How to avoid the traps and pitfalls of commonly misunderstood subtleties of the language
- Focus on the language and its most fundamental libraries: java.lang, java.util, and, to a lesser extent, java.util.concurrent and java.io
B. Meike –
Just an amazing book.
3rd edition of the Java developers bible. Just an amazing book.
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MysteryGuest –
Five Stars
Great update to a useful reference to reflect changes in Java 8 and 9.
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Haris Koktsidis –
Every programmer worth a penny must read this
Really great book. A true eye opener to a junior java developer.
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Jarred –
Great book
Has really good advice.
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Norbertas –
Five Stars
Classic book just got better. I was waiting for this one quite a bit.
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vikram ramachandran –
Best handbook for a java dev
Good book for people looking to get deeper into java.
HaoHao –
Best Java book ever
I don’t know any other book better than this one