March 2019
Intermediate to advanced
242 pages
6h 21m
English
Overview
Explore the revolutionary features introduced in Java versions 11 and 12, from modern syntactical enhancements with Project Amber to practical performance tweaks that boost application efficiency. With this book, you'll gain insights and understanding required to evaluate, adopt, and smoothly transition to the latest versions of Java.
What this Book will help me do
- Master the use of type inference with the 'var' keyword.
- Optimize application startup using Class-Data Sharing (AppCDS).
- Improve performance with advanced garbage collection techniques.
- Learn to utilize enhanced syntax for switch expressions and lambda parameters.
- Understand the decision-making process for migrating Java versions.
Author(s)
None Gupta is a veteran Java developer and consultant with extensive experience in software engineering and training. They have closely followed and contributed to the evolution of Java, focusing on guiding developers to harness new language features effectively. Their practical approach ensures learners can directly apply their knowledge to real-world projects.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for Java developers and technical decision-makers aiming to understand the latest Java features, including those already proficient in Java 8 and looking to upgrade. Readers should have a fundamental knowledge of Java development and a desire to leverage the newest tools and APIs Java offers. For both architects planning a migration and hobbyists keeping up with innovations, this book provides a clear path to mastery.
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