Core Java for the Impatient

by Cay S. Horstmann

Clear, Concise Guide to the Core Language and Libraries--Updated through Java 17 Modern Java introduces major enhancements that impact the core Java technologies and APIs at the heart of the Java platform. Many old Java idioms are no longer needed, and new features and programming paradigms can make you far more effective. However, navigating these changes can be challenging. Core Java for the Impatient, Third Edition, is a complete yet concise guide that reflects all changes through Java SE 17, Oracle's latest Long-Term Support (LTS) release. Written by Cay S. Horstmann--author of the classic two-volume Core Java --this indispensable tutorial offers a faster, easier pathway for learning modern Java. Horstmann covers everything working developers need to know, including the powerful concepts of lambda expressions and streams, modern constructs such as records and sealed classes, and sophisticated concurrent programming techniques. Given the size and scope of Java 17, there's plenty to cover, but it's presented in small chunks organized for quick access and easy understanding, with plenty of practical insights and sample code to help you quickly apply all that's new. Whether you're an experienced developer just getting started with modern Java, or have been programming with Java for years, this guide will help you write more robust, efficient, and secure Java code. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

Genres: Programming, Computer Science, Technology

576 pages, Paperback

First published August 11, 2014

Reviews

[Ankit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book, not concise (too much content; could've used shorter chapters) but written with clarity. I'm not very fond of Java per se, but I have to use Spark (so Java is necessity) which uses Hadoop (in Java) which was developed as a "fix" for Nutch (in Java.) They probably wrote it in Java because they would rather trust Java's garbage collector than any other random programmer "debating" that their contributed code take cares of memory well! Doesn't matter! The point is, it is cool enough for me to use. I'm not very attracted to using everything as a reference though.

[Anton Antonov · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am sharing my thoughts from the other review of Scala for the Impatient https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

For the same reasons, I've read this book too.
The same highlights apply. I have been enjoying Cay S. Horstmann's book since 2013. I enjoy this one, too. It applies the same "for the Impatient" book series approach of detailed exploration of Java for seasoned engineers.

Nowadays, go straight for the latest 3rd edition, which is updated for Java 17. :)

[Arun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Retroactive review - Quick read a few years back. Covers all topics that are needed to use the Java 8+ in production and wastes no time in doing it. Ideal for brushing up the latest changes to the language and it turns out there are a lot.

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good intermediate level book, kinda dry though but I usually read no starch press books so take that with a grain of salt.

[Alistair Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Covers a huge topic very concisely. A great read.

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[Chris Jeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

No BS Java book for Application Developers