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Learning RxJava
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Learning RxJava

by Thomas Nield
June 2017
Intermediate to advanced
400 pages
8h 44m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Delve into the world of reactive programming with "Learning RxJava". This book is the definitive guide to using RxJava effectively to build robust, scalable, and maintainable applications. With clear explanations and practical examples, you will gain the skills to leverage RxJava for responsive and concurrent programming.

What this Book will help me do

  • Understand and apply core RxJava concepts such as Observables and Flowables to model data streams.
  • Master the various operators in RxJava for transforming, filtering, and combining streams for practical use cases.
  • Handle concurrency and parallelization effectively to build high-performance applications.
  • Learn to identify and mitigate bottlenecks with advanced backpressure management techniques.
  • Integrate RxJava into Android and Kotlin projects for enhanced features and user experiences.

Author(s)

None Nield brings extensive software development experience to the writing of "Learning RxJava". With a deep understanding of Java and reactive programming principles, the author ensures that even complex concepts are delivered in a straightforward and approachable manner. By combining professional insights with effective teaching strategies, the book guides readers to success.

Who is it for?

This book is intended for developers who want to enhance their Java programming knowledge with reactive programming techniques using RxJava. It is suitable for those with intermediate Java skills aiming to build applications that are both responsive and scalable. Whether curious about reactive programming or seeking to solve concurrency challenges, this book will provide valuable insights.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781787120426