Java is the most in-demand programming language skill amongst software developers, and one of the most important skills for big data specialists. This course, Java 8 Fundamentals: The Core Platform, provides thorough coverage of the core Java platform, giving you the foundation you need to begin developing Java applications using the features and capabilities of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), as well as providing you with the skills you need to quickly ramp-up and begin developing effectively with Java using the JRE. First, you’ll learn about working with streams, files, and the file system. You’ll also learn about I/O topics specific to working with files such open/closing files, detecting end-of-file, and buffering. Next, you’ll learn about configuring application execution and environments, the features available, and detailed discussions of the PATH and CLASSPATH environment variables that affect the Java runtime. Finally, you’ll learn about multithreading and concurrency, taking a look at the basic ideas of the thread startup lifecycle along with the more sophisticated executor service. After watching this course, you’ll be ready to begin working within any of the many environments that rely on Java.
Author Name: Jim Wilson
Author Description:
Jim Wilson is president of JW Hedgehog, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in solutions for the Android, iOS, and Microsoft platforms. Jim has over 30 years of software engineering experience, with the past 15 years heavily focused on creating mobile device and location-based solutions. He has co-founded multiple software-related startups and has served in a consulting role at several more. After nearly a decade as a Microsoft Device Application Development MVP, Jim now focuses on developing A… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Introduction
  3mins
• Input and Output with Streams and Files
  56mins
• String Formatting and Regular Expressions
  44mins
• Working with Collections
  37mins
• Controlling App Execution and Environment
  45mins
• Capturing Application Activity with the Java Log System
  48mins
• Multithreading and Concurrency
  72mins
• Runtime Type Information and Reflection
  53mins
• Adding Type Metadata with Annotations
  36mins
• Persisting Objects with Serialization
  42mins