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 ContentsPART 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