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Core Java: Fundamentals, Volume 1

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The #1 Java Guide for Serious Fully Updated through Java 17
"This is the definitive reference and instructional work for Java and the Java ecosystem." ---Andrew Binstock , Java Magazine
Core Java, Volume Fundamentals, Twelfth Edition, is the definitive guide to writing robust, maintainable code. Whatever version of Java you are using---up to and including Java 17---this book will help you achieve a deep and practical understanding of the language and APIs. With hundreds of realistic examples, Cay S. Horstmann reveals the most powerful and effective ways to get the job done.

This book is written for readers with prior programming experience who are looking for in-depth coverage of the Java language and platform. You'll learn about all language features in detail, including the recent improvements in Java 17. The applied chapters and code examples cover the most up-to-date capabilities of the vast Java library. For 25 years, Core Java has prepared serious programmers for serious Java programming.

This first of two volumes offers in-depth coverage of fundamental Java programming, including object-oriented programming, generics, collections, lambda expressions, concurrency, and functional programming. Classic material for Swing UI programming is included for those who need it. This edition's new content covers text blocks, switch enhancements, records, pattern matching for instanceof, sealed classes, and more.
See Core Java, Volume Advanced Features, Twelfth Edition ( 978-0-13-787107-0), for expert coverage of Java 17 enterprise features, the module system, annotations, networking, security, and advanced UI programming.
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944 pages, Paperback

Published December 21, 2021

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August 27, 2022
Having not touched Java since college, I wanted a good "quick" refresher. This book did all that and more. Programming mostly in C# every day, Java isn't far off, but it was nice to go through most of the language and get examples and explanation of the various topics. There's even a nice set of asides that compare the language to C++.
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April 6, 2023
Extensive and meticulous coverage of the fundamentals of the Java language and standard library. Dull at times, but overall not bad for a Java textbook. It's good that the author explains why things have been designed in a certain way, what problems each thing solves, where each of the available options would be suitable, and any pitfalls. The copious example programs also demonstrate how each feature is meant to be used.
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