This book is a fantastic tool for its specific purpose: interview preparation. It doesn't waste time on verbose explanations or lengthy tutorials. Instead, it provides clear, concise answers to a wide range of common interview questions, from foundational core Java concepts like object-oriented programming (OOP) and collections to more advanced topics such as multithreading, data structures, and algorithms. The questions are well-chosen and reflect the topics most frequently tested in real-world interviews.

The book's greatest strength is its practicality. The Q&A format allows for easy navigation, making it perfect for last-minute cramming or for conducting a mock interview with a friend. It forces you to be reflective about your own knowledge, highlighting areas where you may need to brush up. The explanations are straightforward, getting right to the point without unnecessary jargon.

While an excellent resource, it’s important to understand what this book is not. It is not a textbook for learning Java from scratch. It assumes a basic to intermediate level of understanding and is meant to be a serious review tool. Additionally, as with any tech book, the content can't cover every single niche or the absolute latest features of the language, so it should be used in conjunction with other, more current resources. Overall, this is an informative and essential addition to any Java developer's interview toolkit. (4.5 stars)

This book gives useful advice for interviewing, which can be a nerve-wracking process. I think that my students will find it helpful!

Core Java Interview Questions You’ll Most Likely be Asked
Published: September 10, 2021
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The first portion of this book is about coding questions. I’ve never written code (aside from MySpace- throwback!), so it didn’t really pertain to me, and I didn’t understand all of the explanations, but I found each answer thoroughly explained and relevant.

If someone is in the business to grow within an IT career or is already in the IT career and looking to add people to their team, this book would be an excellent resource in pursuing the next step. The IT field moves at lightning speed, so it is vital to stay updated on any developments. This book would be an asset to doing that, regardless of the role you play.

I loved the second portion of this book! The interview questions were detailed, relevant, and the example answers were carefully thought out. I found the explanation on how to answer a question very helpful. The insight in this section of the book could very well be what sets someone apart and makes them stand out during the interview process.

Interviewing for anything can be nerve-wracking, so having tools to help prepare for that situation is always beneficial. The questions were general enough to apply to almost any position to gain insight regardless of your field of interest.

This section would also be helpful to anyone looking to grow their team. The questions are specific enough to provide insight into who a candidate is and how they think, but general enough that the door for further communication is open.

This is a tremendous resource. In a market where degrees don’t always equal positions, it’s important to have access to tools that will help you be successful. This resource is vital to personal and professional growth.

Great book! Very helpful with real world examples that cover a wide variety of core topics in Java. Highly recommended !