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Java

The Comprehensive Guide

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|Jan 2025
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Explore a complete Java programming guide covering foundational to advanced topics, including OOP, concurrency, and testing. Perfect for developers seeking practical, in-depth Java knowledge.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive coverage of Java from foundational concepts to advanced programming techniques
  • Designed to clarify complex topics for all skill levels using clear explanations and examples
  • Structured to combine theory with practical application for real-world Java development challenges

Book Description

This comprehensive guide introduces readers to Java programming from the ground up, beginning with the language’s history, installation, and core syntax. Early chapters cover imperative programming concepts, object-oriented principles, and essential data types like arrays and strings. As the journey progresses, readers explore custom classes, inheritance, interfaces, exceptions, and nested types, building a solid foundation in Java’s structure and design.
Midway, the book dives into advanced topics such as generics, lambda expressions, functional programming, and concurrency. Readers gain practical knowledge of modern Java features including module systems, the extensive Java class library, and the nuances of thread management. The coverage also extends to data structures, algorithms, file I/O, and database connectivity with JDBC, empowering readers to handle real-world programming challenges with confidence.
The final sections focus on testing with JUnit, software design patterns, and Java development tools, equipping readers with skills to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Throughout this journey, the book emphasizes practical examples and best practices, making it an indispensable resource for learners aiming to master Java from basics to advanced professional techniques.

What you will learn

  • Master core Java syntax and control flow constructs effectively
  • Build and manipulate classes, objects, and data structures
  • Implement robust exception handling and error management
  • Apply generics and collections to write flexible code
  • Utilize concurrency and threading for efficient programs
  • Develop and execute unit tests using the JUnit framework

Who this book is for

Ideal for aspiring Java developers and programmers familiar with some coding basics, this book assumes no prior Java knowledge but expects general programming awareness. It suits learners aiming to master Java from fundamentals to advanced concepts, including concurrency and testing.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Imperative Language Concepts
  3. Classes and Objects
  4. Arrays and Their Areas of Use
  5. Handling Characters and Strings
  6. Writing Custom Classes
  7. Object-Oriented Relationship
  8. Interfaces, Enumerations, Sealed Classes, Records
  9. There Must Be Exceptions
  10. Nested Types
  11. Special Types of Java SE
  12. Generics T
  13. Lambda Expressions and Functional Programming
  14. Architecture, Design, and Applied Object Orientation
  15. Java Platform Module System
  16. The Class Library
  17. Introduction to Concurrent Programming
  18. Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
  19. Files and Data Streams
  20. Introduction to Database Management with JDBC
  21. Bits and Bytes, Mathematics and Money
  22. Testing with JUnit
  23. The Tools of the JDK
PDF ISBN: 978-1-80611-842-7
Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited
Publication date: 2025
Language: English
Pages: 1129