Summary
The Well-Grounded Java Developer offers a fresh and practical look at new Java 7 features, new JVM languages, and the array of supporting technologies you need for the next generation of Java-based software.
About the BookThe Well-Grounded Java Developer starts with thorough coverage of Java 7 features like try-with-resources and NIO.2. You'll then explore a cross-section of emerging JVM-based languages, including Groovy, Scala, and Clojure. You will find clear examples that are practical and that help you dig into dozens of valuable development techniques showcasing modern approaches to the dev process, concurrency, performance, and much more.
Written for readers familiar with Java. No experience with Java 7 or new JVM languages required.
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What's Inside- New Java 7 features
- Tutorials on Groovy, Scala, and Clojure
- Discovering multicore processing and concurrency
- Functional programming with new JVM languages
- Modern approaches to testing, build, and CI
- Introducing Java 7
- New I/O
- Dependency Injection
- Modern concurrency
- Class files and bytecode
- Understanding performance tuning
- Alternative JVM languages
- Groovy: Java's dynamic friend
- Scala: powerful and concise
- Clojure: safer programming
- Test-driven development
- Build and continuous integration
- Rapid web development
- Staying well-grounded