Java: Effective Programming

The Java programming language has changed significantly since the previous edition of the book, published shortly after the release of Java 6. This classic work has been thoroughly updated so that readers can fully take advantage of the features of the latest versions of the language and its libraries. Modern Java supports several programming paradigms. Therefore, programmers often feel the need for specific recommendations, which are described in this book. As in previous editions, each chapter of the book consists of a number of sections, each detailing specific tips, nuances of the Java platform, and updated code examples. For each topic, a comprehensive description is provided along with explanations of what to do in this case, what not to do, and why. The third edition covers the features of the programming language and libraries that appeared in Java 7, 8, and 9, including functional programming constructs added to its object-oriented roots. The book also includes many new tips, as well as a chapter dedicated to lambda expressions and streams.