Java SE 8 for the Really Impatient

Addison-Wesley 2014

This short book gives an introduction to the many new features of Java 8 (and a few features of Java 7 that haven’t received much attention) for programmers who are already familiar with Java.

What you get:

• A rapid introduction to the new Java 8 features for competent Java programmers
• A concise but thorough introduction into lambdas and the stream library
• Complete coverage of other new features in the biggest release since Java 1.0
• Blog-length chunks of information that you can digest quickly
• An organization that you'll find useful as a quick reference

What you don't get:

• An introduction into Java programming
• Religion about the superiority of one paradigm or another
• Cute or academic examples
• Mind-numbing details about syntax minutiae

Available as printed book, DRM-free e-book, on Safari, and on Kindle

Here is the source code for the examples.

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Table of Contents

1. Lambda Expressions
2. The Stream API
3. Programming with Lambdas
4. JavaFX
5. The New Date and Time API
6. Concurrency Enhancements
7. The Nashorn JavaScript Engine
8. Miscellaneous Goodies
9. Java 7 Features That You May Have Missed