Pro Java 8 Programming

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

1. Going Inside Java 8

2. Designing Libraries, Classes, and Methods

3. Lambda Expressions and Closures

4. Using Threads in Your Applications

5. Using Stream APIs and Collections

6. Using Layout Managers

7. Using Swing’s JTable

8. Using Swing’s JTree

9. Adding Cut-and-Paste Functionality

10. Adding Drag-and-Drop Functionality

11. Printing

12. Introducing Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)

13. Internationalizing Your Applications

14. Using XML

15. Adding Annotations