Java is the best platform for building high-end applications, and developers can use Java in a number of ways to build reliable and reusable applications. This article reviews the top seven books that help developers master various features of Java application development.

Java, and especially Java version 2 (J2EE), is arguably the best platform for building high-end applications. Java offers a wide range of features and facilities to developers, but all the myriad possibilities make Java quite a complex language. Fortunately, there are a number of standardized Java services that make message creation, database access, and security extremely easy. Today, most companies choose Java application development to create high-level, reusable, and reliable applications.

There is always a high demand in the industry for programmers and developers who have a good command of Java. For people who want to improve their Java application development skills, there are several excellent books. The books listed below are (in my opinion) the best books for programmers who want to learn or get better at Java application development.

Java effective: This book, written by Joshua Bloch, is the best foundation for Java development. Effective Java starts with the basics and moves on to more complex topics. Anyone who methodically reads and understands the book will become an ideal programmer. The book not only addresses programming problems, but also discusses the correct way to approach a development problem.

Introduction to programming using Java: Written by David J. Eck, this is the perfect book for programmers who aspire to master Java on their own. There are a number of programming exercises, tips and tricks to help you get better at practical application.

Thinking in Java: Written by Bruce Eckel, this book is perfect for beginner level students who want to master object-oriented programming for the Internet. Although the book is written for beginners, it does not shy away from discussing the nitty-gritty of Java development in detail. Sheds light on topics such as elementary threading, generics, Swing, and Java NIO.

Head First Java: Like other books in the ‘Head First’ series, Head First Java replaces dry, boring technical pages with lots of entertaining and fun images. For readers who quickly get bored with the usual boring programming books, this is the book to buy.

Java language reference: This is the dictionary of the Java language, and it is equally useful for beginners and experts. This book deserves a place on every developer’s desk. Java is used around the world to develop countless applications, and this book provides brief facts and definitions that make it easy for the programmer to write appropriate, compatible, and well-developed code.

J2EE and XML development: Written by Kurt Gabrick and David Weiss, this book is a book for expert developers. The book shows how you can combine Java and J2EE to create robust software systems and applications. Related topics such as web service integration, architecture, and trading partner integration are also covered in detail.

Java data objects: This is the perfect book for Java programmers who want to learn JDO. The book explores various ways that JDO can be used as a persistent layer in an application. This book is not for beginners, but developers who are fluent in J2EE will find it easy to follow the arguments in this book.