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Modern Java

The key to the modernization of Java is the energy and enthusiasm of the Java developer community at large. In the 2016 Guide to Modern Java, we cover how Java 8 improves the developer experience and preview features of Java 9. Discover how the JVM landscape is changing, 7 habits of super productive Java developers, and a checklist to build Java 8 APIs. Learn more about Jigsaw, its capabilities, and how to create Java 9 modules. We also explore implementing hash tables and reactive microservices for a flexible architecture.

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Table of Contents

3

Executive Summary

4

Key Research Findings

10

The Java 8 API Design Principles

13

Project Jigsaw Is Coming

18

Reactive Microservices: Driving Application Modernization Efforts

21

Checklist: 7 Habits of Super Productive Java Developers

22

The Elements of Modern Java Style

28

12 Factors and Beyond In Java

31

Diving Deeper Into Java Development

34

Infographic: Java's Impact on the Modern World

36

From Desktop to Web Java: A Java Developer's Guide To Migration

40

Hash Tables, Mutability, and Identity: How to Implement A Bi-Directional Hash Table in Java

42

Executive Insights Into Java Development

46

Java Solutions Directory

55

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