Description

Core Java, Volume II: Advanced Features (Oracle Press for Java).

The Definitive Guide to Advanced Java Programming—Updated for Java 25

Stay current with the latest advancements in Java through this thoroughly updated edition of Core Java, Volume II: Advanced Features. Covering the Java 25 Long-Term Support (LTS) release, this comprehensive reference helps experienced developers master the advanced APIs, tools, and techniques required to build reliable, high-performance Java applications.

Book Overview

Recognized as one of the most trusted resources for professional Java developers, this edition focuses on the advanced capabilities of the language and platform. Every chapter has been revised to reflect modern Java development, outdated material has been removed, and new APIs introduced in Java 25 are explained in detail.

Author Cay S. Horstmann combines clear explanations with practical examples to help readers understand sophisticated concepts and apply them to real-world software projects. The book emphasizes clean coding practices, modern development techniques, and production-ready solutions supported by thoroughly tested sample code.

You’ll explore advanced programming topics including file handling, networking, database access, security, internationalization, scripting, compiler APIs, foreign function interfaces, XML processing, streams, graphics, and the modern Date and Time API. Whether you’re developing desktop software, web services, or enterprise applications, this guide provides the knowledge needed to take full advantage of Java’s advanced capabilities.

What You’ll Learn

• Master advanced Java programming techniques and best practices
• Work effectively with Java Streams, including the latest Java 25 enhancements such as Stream Gatherers
• Use modern file I/O, object serialization, and regular expression APIs
• Connect to web services using the HTTP/2 client and build applications with Java’s built-in web server
• Create custom servers and networked applications
• Explore scripting, compiler APIs, and the new Class File API
• Implement secure applications using Java’s authentication and cryptography libraries
• Access native libraries and memory through the Foreign Function and Memory API
• Work with XML, graphics, images, and the Date and Time API
• Build professional-quality Java applications using modern coding standards

Why Read This Book?

This edition serves as both an advanced tutorial and a comprehensive reference for developers who want to deepen their understanding of Java beyond the fundamentals. Its practical examples, detailed explanations, and up-to-date coverage make it an invaluable resource for writing scalable, maintainable, and production-ready software.

Companion Volume

For readers who want to strengthen their knowledge of the Java language fundamentals—including object-oriented programming, generics, collections, lambda expressions, concurrency, modules, and functional programming—Core Java, Volume I: Fundamentals (Fourteenth Edition) provides a complete introduction before progressing to the advanced topics covered in this volume.

Readers can also register their copy to receive downloadable resources, updates, and corrections as they become available.