Description
Effective Java, 3rd edition
Joshua Bloch, who worked on Java’s architecture at Google and Sun Microsystems, organizes Effective Java 3rd edition into 90 independent items, each one specific advice on what to do, what to avoid and why. The third edition covers the features added in Java 7, 8 and 9, including entirely new chapters on lambdas and streams and on the module system.
Each item stands on its own and is backed by real-world code snippets that show both the anti-pattern and the preferred solution, so a reader can open to any item without reading the book in order.
Ninety items, each a specific rule
Items range from concrete rules like “Favor composition over inheritance” to updated advice on object creation, concurrency, serialization and generics, rewritten for the modern Java ecosystem. The Optional interface and default methods in interfaces also get updated coverage.
What is new in this edition
- New chapters on lambdas, method references and the Streams API.
- New coverage of the Java Platform Module System introduced in Java 9.
- Updated advice on Optional and on default methods in interfaces.
Book details
- Title: Effective Java
- Author: Joshua Bloch
- Edition: 3rd edition
- ISBN-13: 9780134685991
- Genre: Computer Programming (Java)
Questions buyers ask
Who is Effective Java written for?
Java developers from mid-level to experienced architects who want to write more maintainable, idiomatic code.
What is new in the 3rd edition?
Coverage of Java 7, 8 and 9, with new chapters on lambdas and streams and on the module system, plus updated advice on Optional and default methods.
Do I need to read it cover to cover?
No. The book is organized into 90 independent items that can be read in any order.
Does it cover concurrency and generics?
Yes, both are covered with updated advice reflecting the modern Java ecosystem.
Does it teach Java syntax?
No. It assumes a working knowledge of Java and focuses on the practices behind writing robust, maintainable code.
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