Pro Java 8 Programming covers the core Java development kit and the finer points of the core standard edition (SE) and development kit version 8. You'll discover the particulars of working with the Java language and APIs to develop applications in many different contexts.
You will also delve into more advanced topics like lambda expressions, closures, new i/o (NIO.2), enums, generics, XML, metadata and the Swing APIs for GUI design and development. By the end of the book, you’ll be fully prepared to take advantage of Java's ease of development, and able to create powerful, sophisticated Java applications.
What youll learn
How to use and design your own libraries, classes and methods
How to use the new lambda expressions, closures, stream API and more
How to use the new thread and I/O APIs for today's Java applications that must perform at enterprise and parallel scales
How to use the improved collections APIs
How to build a better Java UI/UX using layout managers, Swing's JTable and JTree APIs, cut-and-paste, and drag-and-drop
How to use Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) to connect and integrate with various MySQL, Oracle, and NoSQL databases
How to work with internationalization, localization and more
How to effectively use XML and add annotations to your Java applications and more
Who this book is for
This book is for experienced Java programmers or developers looking to further refine or add to their skills and knowledge base.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Going Inside Java 8
Chapter 2. Designing Libraries, Classes, and Methods
Chapter 3. Lambda Expressions and Closures
Chapter 4. Using Threads in Your Applications
Chapter 5. Using Stream APIs and Collections
Chapter 6. Using Layout Managers
Chapter 7. Using Swing’s JTable
Chapter 8. Using Swing’s JTree
Chapter 9. Adding Cut-and-Paste Functionality
Chapter 10. Adding Drag-and-Drop Functionality
Chapter 11. Printing
Chapter 12. Introducing Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
Chapter 13. Internationalizing Your Applications
Chapter 14. Using XML
Chapter 15. Adding Annotations
