Core Java, Vol. I: Fundamentals, 14th Edition

Written for experienced programmers looking for in-depth coverage of the Java language and platform, this revised and updated edition continues to be the first choice for serious programmers. The carefully crafted sample programs demonstrate almost every language and library feature, as well as the newest capabilities introduced in Java 25. The examples are purposefully simple to focus on the major points, but for the most part, they aren't fake and they don't cut corners. They should make good starting points for your own code.