The Java language specification

James Gosling

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The Java language specification

by James Gosling

Published

2005

Publisher

Pearson Education, Limited

Pages

784

ISBN-13

9780321396891

Description

Written by the inventors of the technology, The Java Language Specification is the definitive technical reference for the Java programming language. It provides complete, accurate, and detailed coverage of the entire language and its syntax. If you want to know the precise meaning of Java's constructs, this is the source for you. The book specifies all of Java's syntax and semantics. It contains both lexical and syntactic grammars for the language, including a LALR(1) grammar. It describes all aspects of the language as checked by a Java compiler, including the semantics of all types, statements, and expressions. It also covers all aspects of the Java execution model, including exceptions, threads, and binary compatibility. In addition, the book gives specifications for all the types defined in the core packages of Java's Application Programming Interface (API): java.lang, java.io, and java.util.

Subjects

Java (Computer program language)Java(Computerprogram language)Java (programmeertaal)Programmation JAVAJava (langage de programmation)JAVAQa76.73.j38 g68 1996005.13/3
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in The Java language specification?

This edition of The Java language specification has approximately 784 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read The Java language specification?

For most readers, The Java language specification typically takes between 16h 20m and 10h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 196,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 13h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 27 days • Estimated word count: 196,000 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

What is the word count of The Java language specification?

The estimated word count for The Java language specification is approximately 196,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of The Java language specification?

The Java language specification was written by James Gosling.

When was The Java language specification published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.