Java 23 for Absolute Beginners: Learn the Fundamentals of Java Programming, Edition 3

In this edition, you will discover how Java has changed since version 17, and how to design and write code using the most recently introduced Java features such as new collection methods, virtual threads, pattern and record matching in switch expressions, structured concurrency tasks, unnamed classes and instance methods, and many more.

This book is a complete Java guide, covering the following topics: setting up a development environment, programming concepts and well-known programming principles, writing Java code following industry-specific design patterns and coding conventions, executing it, debugging, testing, documenting it and even using specialized tools such as IntelliJ IDEA for writing Java code, Maven for building, JUnit Jupiter for testing, and in-memory and Docker-hosted databases or data storage. After reading this book, you’ll have all the necessary skills and knowledge to pass an interview for a starting Java development position.

What You Will Learn

• Set up a Java development environment
• Use the Java language to write high-quality code
• Understand fundamental programming concepts and algorithms
• Use virtual threads, records, and other Java renown features
• Debug, test, and document Java code
• Improve performance by customizing the Garbage Collector

Who This Book Is For

Those who are new to programming and want to learn Java and use it to build efficient solutions