When programmers talk to each other, they often use jargon that cannot be understood by non-programmers, or vaguely understood by the programmers of different programming languages. But those who use the same programming language understand each other just fine. Sometimes it may also depend on how knowledgeable a programmer is. A novice may not understand what an experienced programmer is talking about, while a seasoned colleague nods and responds in kind.
In this chapter, readers will be introduced to some Java programming jargon—the Java idioms that describe certain features, functionality, design solutions, and so on. The reader will also learn the most popular and useful practices of designing and writing application code. By the end of this chapter, the reader will have a solid understanding of what other Java programmers...