“The definitive master class in performance tuning Java applications…if you love all the gory details, this is the book for you.”–James Gosling, creator of the Java Programming LanguageImprovements in the Java platform and new multicore/multiprocessor hardware have made it possible to dramatically improve the performance and scalability of Java software.Java™ Performance covers the latest Oracle and third-party too...

Get thoroughly up to speed on Android programming, and learn how to create up-to-date user experiences for both handsets and tablets. With this book’s extensively revised second edition, you’ll focus on Android tools and programming essentials, including best practices for using Android 4 APIs. If you’re experienced with Java or Objective-C, you’ll gain the knowledge necessary for building well-engineered applications.Programming Android is organized into four parts:

Get up to speed on the principal technologies in the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 7, and learn how the latest version embraces HTML5, focuses on higher productivity, and provides functionality to meet enterprise demands. Written by Arun Gupta, a key member of the Java EE team, this book provides a chapter-by-chapter survey of several Java EE 7 specifications, including WebSockets, Batch Processing, RESTful Web Services, and Java Message Service.You’ll also get self-paced instr...

Ever use that free calculator application on your computer? Probably, but chances are it was such an unmemorable experience that you couldn’t say for sure whether you have or not.What if that calculator knew your name? What if it carried on a conversation with you, and asked you questions? You’d probably remember it a little better! Maybe even make a point of using it whenever you needed to crack an equation!But you know what? You could build your own one-of-a-kind calculat...

Are you ready to create your first Android App now? If so, this book is for you. Whether you are a veteran programmer or a beginner, this book will help you learn Android development by examples, pictures, and explanations. This is an introduction to both Eclipse and Android Development Tools (ADT) through building a complete app. Windows™ is the operating system used during the writing of this book. However, if you prefer a different operating system, then the only difference shoul...

Get expert guidance on architecting end-to-end data management solutions with Apache Hadoop. While many sources explain how to use various components in the Hadoop ecosystem, this practical book takes you through architectural considerations necessary to tie those components together into a complete tailored application, based on your particular use case.To reinforce those lessons, the book’s second section provides detailed examples of architectures used in some of the most common...

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Modifying Minecraft with the Bukkit API is a unique guide that will walk you through the entire process of developing mods for your Minecraft server.Modifying Minecraft with the Bukkit API is great for anyone who is interested in customizing their Minecraft server. Whether you are new to programming, Java, Bukkit, or even Minecraft itself, this book has you covered. All you need is a valid Minecraft account. If you are interested in software development then this book will help you get sta...

Rigorous practice for the number-one certification for Java programmers--from the co-developers of the exam Co-written by bestselling Java certification authors and the co-developers of the SCJP exam, this book features four complete practice exams, totaling more than 800 questions, covering all of the topics on the latest revision to the Sun Certified Programmer for Java exam. No other book provides the same level of up-to-date coverage of all the official exam item types and formats, inclu...

With 55 in-depth chapters, over 470 pages and 23 example app projects (including the source code), Firebase Essentials – Android Edition provides everything you need to successfully integrate Firebase cloud features into your Android apps.This book covers the key features of Android app development using Firebase including integration with Android Studio, User Authentication (including email, Twitter, Facebook and phone number sign-in), Realtime Database, Cloud Storage, Firebase Cl...

Packed with practical examples, this book looks at a different aspect of performance tuning in each chapter and shows you how to apply them to their existing Java applications. Anyone with an interest in learning more and improving the performance of Java-based technology in general, all the way to WildFly in particular, will find this book useful.

A hands-on guide to building an enterprise-grade, scalable RESTful web service using the Spring FrameworkKey FeaturesBook DescriptionREST is an architectural style that tackles the challenges of building scalable web services. In today’s connected world, APIs have taken a central role on the web. APIs provide the fabric through which systems interact, and REST has become synonymous with APIs. The depth, breadth, and ease of use of Spring makes it one o...