Sams Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours helps Java beginners gain true mastery over the new Java 8. In this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on everything that's come before, teaching Java's core features and techniques from the ground up. Friendly, accessible, and conversational, this book offers a practical grounding in the language, without ever becoming overwhelming or intimidating. This edition of the book covers the new features and improvements of Java 8.