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One of the most welcome additions in recent Java history is the expansion of var . Schildt explains how developers can now use var in lambda expressions, allowing for consistency with local variables while maintaining type inference.

While JavaFX has taken the mantle for modern rich-client applications, Swing remains embedded in thousands of enterprise tools. The 13th Edition retains a healthy portion of the book dedicated to Swing. This is vital for students learning to build visual interfaces and for developers maintaining legacy desktop applications.

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