Java Language Reference (Java)

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The second edition of the 'Java Language Reference is an invaluable tool for Java programmers, especially those who have migrated to Java 1.1. Part of O'Reilly's Java documentation series, this complete reference describes all aspects of the Java language plus features in Version 1.1, such as inner classes, final local variables and method parameters, anonymous arrays, class literals, and instance initializers. As always, the goal is to help you understand all of the subtle nuances of Java, so you can ensure that your programs run exactly as expected. The second edition includes all of the material from the first edition, as well as updated information on the following features of Java 1.1: The syntax of inner classes, including nested top-level classes and interfaces, member classes, local classes, and anonymous classesThe definition of final local variables, method parameters, and catch parametersThe declaration and initialization of anonymous arraysThe syntax for class literalsThe definition of instance initializersNew classes in 'java.lang, as well as new methods and variables in existing classes