Java: The Complete Reference 12th Edition by Herbert Schildt (Author)

Java: The Complete Reference 12th Edition by Herbert Schildt (Author)
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Java: The Complete Reference, 12th Edition by Herbert Schildt is the ultimate guide for mastering Java programming. This edition provides comprehensive coverage of the Java SE 17 platform, offering in-depth explanations of core Java concepts, best practices, and advanced features. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, this book serves as an indispensable resource for understanding and applying Java to develop robust applications.

Written by renowned programming expert Herbert Schildt, this book covers everything from fundamental Java syntax to the latest enhancements introduced in Java SE 17, including records, sealed classes, pattern matching, and more. With numerous code examples and clear explanations, this guide is an essential reference for both learning and day-to-day coding needs.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Thorough explanation of all core Java programming concepts, including syntax, libraries, and APIs.
• Updated for Java SE 17: Covers the latest features, such as sealed classes, records, switch expressions, and pattern matching.
• Hands-on Examples: Includes numerous real-world examples to demonstrate Java concepts in practical applications.
• Multithreading and Concurrency: Detailed insights into writing thread-safe applications using Java’s powerful concurrency features.
• GUI Development: Explanation of Java's GUI frameworks, including Swing and JavaFX.
• Networking and Database Integration: Comprehensive coverage of JDBC for database connectivity and networking capabilities.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Thorough discussion on encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism with practical examples.
• Functional Programming: Detailed explanation of lambda expressions, streams, and functional interfaces.
• Performance Optimization: Guidance on improving application performance and writing efficient Java code.
• Security Features: Insights into Java’s security model and how to write secure applications.
• Best Practices: Covers tips, tricks, and industry-standard best practices for writing clean and maintainable Java code.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Java and its features
2. Data types, variables, and arrays
3. Operators and control statements
4. Classes, objects, and methods
5. Inheritance and polymorphism
6. Interfaces and abstract classes
7. Exception handling
8. Java I/O streams
9. Multithreading and concurrency
10. Collections Framework and Generics
11. Lambda expressions and functional programming
12. JDBC and database access
13. Networking and web programming
14. JavaFX and GUI programming
15. Java security model
16. Modules and deployment
17. Best coding practices and performance tuning

Ideal For:

• Beginners who want to learn Java programming from scratch.
• Experienced developers looking for an updated Java reference book.
• Students and professionals preparing for Java certifications such as OCA/OCP.
• Software developers needing an all-in-one reference guide for their projects.
• Java enthusiasts aiming to stay updated with the latest Java SE 17 features.