JAVA MASTERCLASS

This course is targeted at intermediate to advanced Java developers looking to move to the "next level". Delivered by a hugely experienced Java craftsman, the workshop explores the techniques, idioms and tools available to the modern developer and how best to apply them in live situations.

As well as covering technique, the course also introduces many of the newer, but increasingly vital, parts of the Java language, including the Java Concurrency API and OSGi.

Developing multi-threaded applications with the Java 5.0 concurrency API
Performance Tuning
Everyday Java design patterns and idioms
Effective use of Inner Classes
Exception safety and effective use of Exceptions
Verifying behaviour with JUnit and Easymock
Introduction to OSGi
Creating Rich Client Applications using the Eclipse RCP Platform
Introduction to the Spring Framework (AOP, DI, Persistence)
Reflection in depth

Java developers looking to improve their chops and willing to embrace change and accept new ideas.

Attendees should have a solid understanding of Java and of OO design principles.

Facilities should include a whiteboard or flip chart; a projector for a laptop; and adequate workstations with your preferred IDE installed.

Duration: 2 or 3 days
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