Java: The Complete Reference, Thirteenth Edition (Complete Reference Series)

The definitive guide to Java programming―thoroughly revised for Java SE 21 Fully updated for the current version of Java, Java SE 21, this comprehensive guide shows, step by step, how to design, write, debug, run, and administer high-performance Java programs. Inside, bestselling author Herbert Schildt and programming expert Dr. Danny Coward cover the entire Java language, including its syntax, keywords, and libraries. The book lays out cutting-edge development techniques and best practices. Java: The Complete Reference, Thirteenth Edition features clear explanations, detailed code samples, and real-world examples that demonstrate how Java can be put to work in the real world. JavaBeans, servlets, applets, Swing, lambda expressions, multithreading, and the default interface method are thoroughly discussed. You will get full details on all of the latest features and changes in JDK 18 through long-term support (LTS) release JDK 21. * Designed for novice, intermediate, and professional programmers alike * Source code for all examples and projects are available for download * Written in the clear, uncompromising style Herb Schildt is famous for The definitive guide to Java programming―thoroughly revised for Java SE 21 Fully updated for Java SE 21, JavaTM: The Complete Reference, Thirteenth Edition explains how to develop, compile, debug, and run Java programs. Best-selling programming author Herb Schildt and Dr. Danny Coward cover the entire Java language, including its syntax, keywords, and fundamental programming principles. You’ll also find information on key portions of the Java API library, such as I/O, the Collections Framework, the stream library, and the concurrency utilities. Swing, JavaBeans, and servlets are examined, and numerous examples demonstrate Java in action. Recent additions to the Java platform, such as pattern matching in switch statements, record patterns, sequenced collections and virtual threads are also discussed in detail. Best of all, the book is written in the clear, crisp, uncompromising style that has made Schildt and Coward the choice of millions worldwide.