Pro.Java.8.Programming.3rd.Edition.1484206428

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 you’ll 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