One sentence summary:
A comprehensive and compact desktop reference for Java programmers.
Book genre:
Technical Reference Book.
Main topic of the book:
Java programming language and its features.
Key ideas:
- Overview of Java language and its syntax
- Core concepts like objects, classes, interfaces, and inheritance
- Java library classes and their use for common tasks
- Detailed descriptions of important APIs and tools
- Tips and techniques for efficient programming in Java
Main parts of the book and a short summary:
- Part 1: Introducing Java – provides an introduction to Java, its history, and key concepts.
- Part 2: Learning the Java Language – covers the basics of Java syntax, data types, control structures, and object-oriented programming.
- Part 3: Core Java APIs – explores the most commonly used Java classes and APIs such as collections, input/output, networking, and more.
- Part 4: Enterprise APIs – focuses on Java Enterprise Edition and its APIs for web and enterprise development.
- Part 5: Tools and Techniques – discusses advanced topics like multithreading, reflection, debugging, and performance tuning.
Key takeaways:
- A comprehensive overview of Java and its features.
- Detailed explanations of important concepts, classes, and APIs.
- Tips and techniques for efficient programming in Java.
- An organized and concise desktop reference for quick access to Java information.
Author’s background and qualifications:
David Flanagan is a software engineer and technology writer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He has previously worked at Sun Microsystems and is recognized as an expert in Java. Flanagan has authored several books on programming languages including JavaScript: The Definitive Guide and JavaScript: The Good Parts.
Target audience:
This book is targeted towards Java programmers, both beginners and experienced, who want a quick and comprehensive reference for Java programming language and its APIs. It is also suitable for software developers looking to refresh their knowledge of Java.
Publisher and first publication date:
Published by O’Reilly Media in 2018.