Java 8 Preview Sampler

by Herbert Schildt, Maurice Naftalin, Hendrik Ebbers, J.F. DiMarzio

Overview

In this exclusive eBook, preview excerpts from brand-new and forthcoming Oracle Press Java JDK 8 books. Written by leading Java experts, Oracle Press books offer the most definitive, complete, and up-to-date coverage of the latest Java release. Featuring an introduction by bestselling programming author Herb Schildt, this eBook includes chapters from the following Oracle Press books:

• Java: The Complete Reference, Ninth Edition by Herb Schildt
• Java: A Beginner’s Guide, Sixth Edition by Herb Schildt
• Mastering Lambdas: Java Programming in a Multicore World by Maurice Naftalin
• Quick Start Guide to JavaFX by J.F. DiMarzio
• Mastering JavaFX 8 Controls: Create Custom JavaFX 8 Controls for Cross-Platform Applications by Hendrik Ebbers

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071836500
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date:	03/18/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	114
File size:	13 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Herbert Schildt is the world’s leading programming author and a top authority on Java, C++, and C#. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide. Herb’s acclaimed books include Java: The Complete Reference, Java: A Beginner's Guide, C++: The Complete Reference and C#: The Complete Reference.

Maurice Naftalin has over 30 years' experience in IT – as developer, designer, architect, manager, teacher, and author. He is a certified Java Programmer and has worked in every release of Java to date. Naftalin’s experience in Java and business give him a unique perspective on the fundamental change that comes with introducing Lambda expressions in Java. He is a frequent presenter at conferences worldwide, including the annual JavaOne.

Hendrik Ebbers is a Senior Java Architect at Materna GmbH focusing on Swing, JavaFX, Middleware and DevOps. He is founder and leader of the Java User Group Dortmund.

J.F. DiMarzio has worked in the technology departments of companies such as the U.S. Department of Defense and the Walt Disney Company. He continues to strive to push the limits of technology and develop on new, emerging platforms. Over the last 12 years, he has released 11 books, including the first edition of JavaFX: A Beginner’s Guide (McGraw-Hill Professional).