Well-Grounded Java Developer, The

By: Benjamin Evans

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Paperback | 5 February 2023 | Edition Number 2

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Understanding Java from the JVM up gives you a solid foundation to grow your expertise and take on advanced techniques for performance, concurrency, containerization, and more.

In The Well-Grounded Java Developer, Second Edition you will learn:

The new Java module system and why you should use it
Bytecode for the JVM, including operations and classloading
Performance tuning the JVM
Working with Java''s built-in concurrency and expanded options
Programming in Kotlin and Clojure on the JVM
Maximizing the benefits from your build/CI tooling with Maven and Gradle
Running the JVM in containers
Planning for future JVM releases

The Well-Grounded Java Developer, Second Edition introduces both the modern innovations and timeless fundamentals you need to know to become a Java master. Authors Ben Evans, Martijn Verburg, and Jason Clark distil their decades of experience as Java Champions, veteran developers, and key contributors to the Java ecosystem into this clear and practical guide.

about the technology

Java''s history of innovation, its huge collection of libraries and frameworks, and the flexibility of the JVM have cemented its place as one of the world''s most popular programming languages. Although it''s easy to get started with Java, understanding how the language intersects with the JVM is the key to unlocking the power of this awesome language and its deep ecosystem of frameworks, tools, and alternative JVM-based languages.

about the book

The Well-Grounded Java Developer, Second Edition is a complete revision of the classic original with the latest innovations of the Java platform. It upgrades your existing Java skills with both JVM fundamentals like bytecode, and powerful new features such as modules and concurrency models.

You''ll broaden your understanding of what''s possible by exploring Kotlin and other JVM languages, and learn how functional programming can offer a powerful new perspective. Each concept is illustrated with hands-on examples, including a fully modularized application/library, build setups for Maven and Gradle, and creating your own multithreaded application.

Industry Reviews

'A required read to understand new technologies.' Michael Haller
'Provides a lot of great material and helps Java developers discover the "known unknowns" to build their breadth of knowledge that can be leveraged for exploring specific topics in more depth.' Andy Keffalas
'A really good foundation for leveling up your Java development skills. This is a great resource for anybody wanting to dig deeper into the Java ecosystem and learn more about how Java works.' Jared Duncan
'This is a fantastic book to reach beyond the typical Java developer environment.' Matt D.

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