A comprehensive guide to the Java programming language and the Java SE 11 and Java SE 17 Developer certification exams, this complete reference contains so much information, we had to split the print edition into two volumes for ease of use. This two-volume set features exhaustive coverage of all the Java language features and APIs covered by the exam objectives. Both volumes of this print edition are included in your purchase and are not sold separately. OCP Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 17 Developer (Exam 1Z0-829) Programmer's Guide is a unique guide that combines a rigorous introduction to programming in Java with meticulous coverage of the Java SE 17 and Java SE 11 Developer exam objectives. Fully updated to reflect changes in the latest exams, it features an increased focus on analyzing code scenarios--not just individual language constructs. Each objective is thoroughly addressed, reflecting the latest features and APIs, as well as best practices for taking the exam. The only book anyone needs to study for Java SE 17 Developer or Java SE 11 Developer certification. Book features include: Easy to find coverage of key topics relevant to each exam objective An introduction to essential concepts in object-oriented programming (OOP) and functional-style programming In-depth coverage of declarations, access control, operators, flow control, OOP techniques, lambda expressions, streams, modules, concurrency, Java I/O, key API classes and much more Program output demonstrating expected results from complete Java programs Unique diagrams to illustrate important concepts, such as Java I/O, modules, and streams Extensive use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) to illustrate program design Dozens of review questions with annotated answers to help prepare for the exam and a complete mock exam Contents, Volume I (print): Figures xxiii Tables xxvii Examples xxxi Foreword xxxix Preface xli Chapter 1: Basics of Java Programming 1 Chapter 2: Basic Elements, Primitive Data Types, and Operators 29 Chapter 3: Declarations 97 Chapter 4: Control Flow 151 Chapter 5: Object-Oriented Programming 189 Chapter 6: Access Control 323 Chapter 7: Exception Handling 363 Chapter 8: Selected API Classes 423 Chapter 9: Nested Type Declarations 489 Chapter 10: Object Lifetime 531 Chapter 11: Generics 563 Chapter 12: Collections, Part I: ArrayList 643 Chapter 13: Functional-Style Programming 673 Chapter 14: Object Comparison 741 Chapter 15: Collections: Part II 781 Index Contents, Volume II (print): Chapter 16: Streams 879 Chapter 17: Date and Time 1023 Chapter 18: Localization 1095 Chapter 19: Java Module System 1161 Chapter 20: Java I/O: Part I 1231 Chapter 21: Java I/O: Part II 1285 Chapter 22: Concurrency: Part I 1365 Chapter 23: Concurrency: Part II 1419 Chapter 24: Database Connectivity 1511 Chapter 25: Annotations 1555 Chapter 26: Secure Coding 1599 Appendix A: Taking the Java SE 17 and Java SE 11 Developer Exams 1615 Appendix B: Exam Topics: Java SE 17 Developer 1623 Appendix C: Exam Topics: Java SE 11 Developer 1629 Appendix D: Annotated Answers to Review Questions 1635 Appendix E: Mock Exam: Java SE 17 Developer 1709 Appendix F: Annotated Answers to Mock Exam 1737 Appendix G: Java Logging API Overview 1747 Index 1753 Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.