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This book helps you understand the subtle nuances of Java -- from the definition of data types to the syntax of expressions and control structures -- so you can ensure your programs run exactly as expected. The second edition covers the language features that have been added in Java 1.1, such as inner classes, class literals, and instance initializers.
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The second edition of the
Java Language Reference is an invaluable tool for Java programmers, especially those who have migrated to Java 1.1. The book goes into great detail about every aspect of the Java programming language, from the definition of data types to the syntax of expressions and control structures. The features in Version 1.1 of the Java language are covered in the same detail as all of the features in the first edition of the book. As always, the goal is to help you understand all of the subtle nuances of Java, so you can ensure that your programs run exactly as expected.
The
Java Language Reference uses railroad diagrams to describe the syntax of the Java language. These diagrams have been updated to include the syntax for all of the new features in Java 1.1, including the syntax for the various kinds of inner classes. The book also uses numerous examples to illustrate various fine points of the language.
The second edition covers Version 1.1 of the Java language. It includes all of the material from the first edition, as well as updated information on the following features of Java 1.1:
- The syntax of inner classes, including nested top-level classes and interfaces, member classes, local classes, and anonymous classes
- The definition of final local variables, method parameters, and catch parameters
- The declaration and initialization of anonymous arrays
- The syntax for class literals
- The definition of instance initializers
- New classes in java.lang, as well as new methods and variables in existing classes
The
Java Language Reference, in conjunction with the
Java Fundamental Classes Reference and
Java AWT Reference, provide a complete set of reference material on the Java language and the Java Core API. These manuals compose the definitive set of Java documentation that you need to do serious programming with Java 1.1.
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Our look is the result of reader comments, our own experimentation, and feedback from distribution channels. Distinctive covers complement our distinctive approach to technical topics, breathing personality and life into potentially dry subjects. The image of binoculars on the cover of Java Language Reference is from the CMCD PhotoCD Collection. It was manipulated by Edie Freedman using Adobe Photoshop 3.0 and Adobe Gallery Effects filters. The cover layout was produced with Quark XPress 3.3 using the Bodoni Black font from URW Software. The inside layout was designed by Nancy Priest. Text was prepared by Erik Ray in SGML DocBook 2.4 DTD. The print version of this book was created by translating the SGML source into a set of gtroff macros using a filter developed at ORA by Norman Walsh. Steve Talbott designed and wrote the underlying macro set on the basis of the GNU troff -gs macros; Lenny Muellner adapted them to SGML and implemented the book design. The GNU groff text formatter version 1.09 was used to generate PostScript output. The heading font is Bodoni BT; the text font is New Baskerville. The illustrations that appear in the book were created in Macromedia Freehand 5.0 by Chris Reilley and Robert Romano. Whenever possible, our books use RepKover™, a durable and flexible lay-flat binding. If the page count exceeds RepKover™'s limit, perfect binding is used.
