Kevlin Henney Bücher

Tap into the wisdom of experts to learn what every programmer should know, no matter what language you use. With the 97 short and extremely useful tips for programmers in this book, you'll expand your skills by adopting new approaches to old problems, learning appropriate best practices, and honing your craft through sound advice. With contributions from some of the most experienced and respected practitioners in the industry--including Michael Feathers, Pete Goodliffe, Diomidis Spinellis, Cay Horstmann, Verity Stob, and many more--this book contains practical knowledge and principles that you can apply to all kinds of projects. A few of the 97 things you should know: "Code in the Language of the Domain" by Dan North "Write Tests for People" by Gerard Meszaros "Convenience Is Not an -ility" by Gregor Hohpe "Know Your IDE" by Heinz Kabutz "A Message to the Future" by Linda Rising "The Boy Scout Rule" by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob) "Beware the Share" by Udi Dahan

Now in its sixth instalment, this anthology of flash-fictions celebrates National Flash Fiction Day (UK). From taxidermy fascinators and robot lawnmowers to the bewildering things children say, each of these flashes offer perspectives on life as only these characters know it. Some of these stories will shock, others will amuse, but all will leave you wondering how intriguing life and the world around us really is. Authors include: Robert Shapard, Etgar Keret, Bobbie Ann Mason, Meg Pokrass, Tim Stevenson, Nuala Ní Chonchúir, Stuart Dybek, Santino Prinzi, Kevlin Henney, Pamela Painter, Angela Readman, Robert Scotellaro and NFFD Director, Calum Kerr. The editors are Santino Prinzi and Meg Pokrass.

This seventh annual instalment of the National Flash-Fiction Day (UK) anthology is overflowing with food-themed flashes. Satiate your hunger for fiction with these delicious stories by new and established flash fiction writers. The authors have cooked up a smorgasbord of entertaining, moving and tantalising flashes for your reading delight. From fudge to oysters, apples to mangoes, gingerbread to (of course!) cake, there’s something in this anthology for everyone to sink their teeth into. Authors include: Tara Laskowski, Christopher Allen, Nancy Stohlman, Frankie McMillan, Meg Pokrass, Nuala O’Connor, Robert Scotellaro, Alison Powell, Kevlin Henney, Jude Higgins, Tim Stevenson, Angela Readman, Megan Giddings, Joanna Campbell, Diane Simmons, and NFFD co-directors, Calum Kerr and Santino Prinzi. The editors are Santino Prinzi and Alison Powell.

Java's "Project Jigsaw" has arrived with Java 11, introducing a modularity framework that enhances reliability and maintainability while reducing tight coupling of system components. This guide delves into the Java Module System, showcasing how packaging code into well-defined units simplifies the delivery of safe applications. The module system allows for precise control over JAR interactions and helps identify missing dependencies at startup. Since Java 9, all core Java APIs are distributed as modules, benefiting libraries, frameworks, and applications. This comprehensive resource covers the creation and usage of Java modules through detailed examples and diagrams. Readers will explore the anatomy of a modular Java application, best practices for module design, debugging techniques, and deployment strategies. Key topics include building modules from source to JAR, migrating to modular Java, decoupling dependencies, handling reflection and versioning, and customizing runtime images. Ideal for developers with some Java experience, the book equips readers with the knowledge to adapt real-world projects to modular Java, addressing compatibility challenges and offering migration strategies. Authored by Nicolai Parlog, a developer and trainer, this guide is essential for mastering the Java Module System and optimizing application design.