The Well-Grounded Java Developer

Summary

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