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Java SE 8 for the Really Impatient
Eagerly anticipated by millions of programmers, Java SE 8 is the most important Java update in many years. The addition of lambda expressions (closures) and streams represents the biggest change to Java programming since the introduction of generics and annotations. Now, with " Java SE 8 for the Really Impatient ", internationally renowned Java author Cay S. Horstmann conc
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Paperback, 215 pages
Published
January 24th 2014
by Addison-Wesley Professional
(first published January 9th 2013)
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Very good introduction to Java 8. Sometimes technical books are too verbose (or just want to brag with 100's of pages of tech info, usually putting some generated documentation into the book). This is different; okay it is called "...for the really impatient". The book goes through all the major updates and provides exercises (which I did not do for lack of time). I also like the view "back" to Java 7, which already introduced some helpful features.
The "beef", however seems to be in Java 8, and ...more
The "beef", however seems to be in Java 8, and ...more
“Java SE 8 for the Really Impatient” is a fairly thin book (200 pages) that covers what's new in Java 8. And some of the features that were new in Java 7.
The book doesn't skimp on detail. The first 60 pages teach you about lambdas, stream and functional programming. I like how Cay covers so many different scenarios. The book is fast moving and doesn't have a lot of fluff. This meant I had to read some sections a few times to grasp the material.
The book also covers smaller changes in Java 8 such ...more
The book doesn't skimp on detail. The first 60 pages teach you about lambdas, stream and functional programming. I like how Cay covers so many different scenarios. The book is fast moving and doesn't have a lot of fluff. This meant I had to read some sections a few times to grasp the material.
The book also covers smaller changes in Java 8 such ...more
notes/review "JavaSE 8 for the Really Impatient"
Cay S. Horstmann
4/30/14
My initial reaction to this book was that it was a "Cliff Notes" book of SE 8. It is much more than just an effort to highlight changes and additions to SE 8.
The discussion of lambda expressions - functions - interfaces, streams, parallel operations, collections, parameter types, etc., is as well covered as in any other contemporary publication. However, this author doesn't throw out diagrams to explain "how" concepts work, a ...more
Cay S. Horstmann
4/30/14
My initial reaction to this book was that it was a "Cliff Notes" book of SE 8. It is much more than just an effort to highlight changes and additions to SE 8.
The discussion of lambda expressions - functions - interfaces, streams, parallel operations, collections, parameter types, etc., is as well covered as in any other contemporary publication. However, this author doesn't throw out diagrams to explain "how" concepts work, a ...more
A pretty good intro on java 8
A pretty good intro on java 8
Like his previous book on scala, this one is a pretty good intro on java 8. it will definitely be on my desk for quick references.
A pretty good intro on java 8
Like his previous book on scala, this one is a pretty good intro on java 8. it will definitely be on my desk for quick references.
I really enjoyed reading this book and my favorite part was the exercises at the end of each chapter. Going through the exercises and actually trying to write programs with the new java 8 api was a very educational and challenging experience.
My least favorite part of the book was the lite coverage of lambdas. There was only 1 chapter on lambda expressions. Even after reading the book, I don't feel really proficient and comfortable with lambdas, so I think I'll need to find another book to streng ...more
My least favorite part of the book was the lite coverage of lambdas. There was only 1 chapter on lambda expressions. Even after reading the book, I don't feel really proficient and comfortable with lambdas, so I think I'll need to find another book to streng ...more
Great book and reference
Really enjoyed the book and it's quite thorough and the examples are useful and easily applicable in your daily work.
Really enjoyed the book and it's quite thorough and the examples are useful and easily applicable in your daily work.
Very good overview and good explanation of the new interfaces for FP in Java. Also catch up of other new cool stuff in both Java 7 & 8.
Very dense and thought provoking. Love the way he took the time to write up programming exercises to test your comprehension.
A good book that gives you an overview of the new Java 8.
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Wait, a concise to the point programming book?
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-1 star for the stupidly expensive price though.
JOYOUS!
-1 star for the stupidly expensive price though.
A clear and concise introduction to the features of Java 8. This assumes that you have full knowledge of the Java language up to at least Java 6.
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It is a good summary and concise introduction to Java SE 8. Not for laymen, as it focuses con the changes/deltas un this version of the language.
The best introduction to Java 8 features I've seen so far. Very practical, with exercises and open questions to think of.
Good (& relatively short) overview of the new features of Java 8
It's for the really impatient :-)
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