Work with the essential and advanced features of the Java 17 release. This book covers features such as annotations, reflection, and generics. These topics are then complemented by details of how to use lambda expressions, allowing you to build powerful and efficient Java programs. Furthermore, added to this edition you'll find topics on network programming, Java RMI, the process API, and custom runtime images. The authors provide a multitude of diagrams and complete programs to help you visualize and better understand the topics covered in this book.

More Java 17, Third Edition starts with a series of chapters on the essential language features provided by Java before moving on to Java module development and packaging, and improved interop with other languages. After reading this book, you'll have the know-how of a professional Java programmer and be able to tackle most projects with confidence.

This book's source code can be accessed at github.com/Apress/more-java-17.

What You Will Learn

• Use essential and advanced features of the Java language
• Code Java annotations
• Work with reflection and generics
• Manage streams with the Stream API

Who This Book Is For

Those new to Java programming who are continuing the Java learning journey; it is recommended that you read an introductory Java programming book first, such as Java 17 for Absolute Beginners, from Apress.