Java The Complete Reference

The Definitive Java Programming GuideIn Java: The Complete Reference, Eighth Edition, bestselling programming author Herb Schildt shows you everything you need to develop, compile, debug, and run Java programs. Updated for Java Platform, Standard Edition 7 (Java SE 7), this comprehensive volume covers the entire Java language, including its syntax, keywords, and fundamental programming principles. You'll also find information on key elements of the Java API library. JavaBeans, servlets, applets, and Swing are examined and real-world examples demonstrate Java in action. In addition, new Java SE 7 features such as try-with-resources, strings in switch, type inference with the diamond operator, NIO.2, and the Fork/Join Framework are discussed in detail.Coverage includes:Data types and operatorsControl statementsClasses and objectsConstructors and methodsMethod overloading and overridingInterfaces and packagesInheritanceException handlingGenericsAutoboxingEnumerationsAnnotationsThe try-with-resources statementVarargsMultithreadingThe I/O classesNetworkingThe Collections FrameworkApplets and servletsJavaBeansAWT and SwingThe Concurrent APIMuch, much more