The Well-Grounded Java Developer offers a fresh and practical look at new Java 7 features, new JVM languages, and the array of supporting technologies you need for the next generation of Java-based software.

About the Book

The Well-Grounded Java Developer starts with thorough coverage of Java 7 features like try-with-resources and NIO.2. You'll then explore a cross-section of emerging JVM-based languages, including Groovy, Scala, and Clojure. You will find clear examples that are practical and that help you dig into dozens of valuable development techniques showcasing modern approaches to the dev process, concurrency, performance, and much more.

Written for readers familiar with Java. No experience with Java 7 or new JVM languages required.

Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.

What's Inside

New Java 7 features
Tutorials on Groovy, Scala, and Clojure
Discovering multicore processing and concurrency
Functional programming with new JVM languages
Modern approaches to testing, build, and CI

Table of Contents

PART 1 DEVELOPING WITH JAVA 7

Introducing Java 7
New I/O

PART 2 VITAL TECHNIQUES

Dependency Injection
Modern concurrency
Class files and bytecode
Understanding performance tuning

PART 3 POLYGLOT PROGRAMMING ON THE JVM

Alternative JVM languages
Groovy: Java's dynamic friend
Scala: powerful and concise
Clojure: safer programming

PART 4 CRAFTING THE POLYGLOT PROJECT

Test-driven development
Build and continuous integration
Rapid web development
Staying well-grounded

About the Author:

Ben Evans is a Tech Fellow of jClarity, a Java performance firm and a member of the Java Community Process Executive Committee.

Martijn Verburg is the CEO of jClarity, a Java performance firm, co-leader of the London JUG, and a popular conference speaker.

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