The pattern matching feature in Java lets app developers handle complex data structures such as abstract layers and class hierarchies. Here's how it works.

Beginners should find the Introduction to Java online class on Coursera right up their alley. The introductory Java course offered by LearnQuest is part of the Core Java Specialization.

Get to know the Java persistence standard based on Hibernate and learn how to use JPA to store and manage Java objects in a relational or NoSQL database.

The JDK is the development platform for building Java applications. Learn about different JDK versions, then install a JDK in your development environment and use it to compile a Java program.