Pro Java 8 Programming covers the core Java development kit. It takes advantage of the finer
points of the core standard edition (SE) and development kit version 8. You'll discover the
particulars of working with the Java language and APIs to develop applications in many
different contexts. You will also delve into more advanced topics like lambda expressions
closures new i o (NIO.2) enums generics XML metadata and the Swing APIs for GUI design and
development. By the end of the book you ll be fully prepared to take advantage of Java's ease
of development and able to create powerful sophisticated Java applications.