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Java Programming in 2026
Already comfortable in Python, JavaScript, C#, Go, Rust, or Kotlin? This hands on guide gets experienced engineers productive in modern Java 25 fast, covering the type system, generics, virtual threads, Streams, testing, and building real services, with runnable, annotated examples in every chapter.
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Java in 2026 isn't the Java you remember. Records, sealed classes, pattern matching, virtual threads, and structured concurrency are now standard, and the platform runs everywhere from cloud microservices to embedded controllers. Java Programming in 2026 is a thorough, hands on introduction to modern Java, written specifically for professional software engineers who already know another language, such as Python, JavaScript, C#, Go, Rust, or Kotlin, and want to get productive fast with Java 25, the current long term support release.
This isn't a book for people who need loops and lists explained. It assumes general programming literacy and moves quickly from language fundamentals into the territory that's specifically Java: the type system and generics, object oriented design, error handling, the Collections and Streams APIs, concurrency with virtual threads, the modern standard library, testing and tooling, building REST services, and project structure with Maven and Gradle.
Every chapter contains complete, runnable examples with annotated explanations, all tested on Java 25. Rather than covering the entire sprawling Java ecosystem, the book focuses tightly on the idioms, build tools, and ecosystem decisions that professional Java teams actually rely on today, so you finish ready to read, write, and ship Java with confidence.
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SouthStone Publications
SouthStone Publications is a publisher dedicated to advancing practical knowledge across web development, IT engineering, programming, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Working closely with a network of subject matter experts and industry practitioners, SouthStone produces books, guides, and training programs designed to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable knowledge. Its catalog has supported developers, engineers, analysts, and security professionals around the world in building more resilient, scalable, and well-architected systems.
Proud to be the first publisher in the Cybersecurity category on LeanPub, SouthStone Publications is committed to bridging the gap between deep technical expertise and accessible education, helping practitioners at every stage of their careers stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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