Any time you need quick answers for developing or debugging Java programs, this pocket guide is the ideal reference to standard features of the Java programming language and its platform. You’ll find helpful programming examples, tables, figures, and lists fast—including Java 9 features such as modular source code and the new JShell interactive command-line REPL. It’s a handy companion, whether you’re in the office, in the lab, or on the road.

This book also provides material to help you prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Java Programmer exam.

Quickly find Java language details, such as naming conventions, types, statements and blocks, and object-oriented programming
Get details on the Java SE platform, including development basics, memory management, concurrency, and generics
Use new features in Java 9, including modular source code and JShell
Browse through information on basic input/output, NIO 2.0, the Java collections framework, and the Java Scripting API
Get supplemental references to fluent APIs, third-party tools, and basics of the Unified Modeling Language (UML)