Take the next step in raising your coding skills and dive into the intricacies of Java Standard Libraries. You will continue to raise your coding skills, and test your Java knowledge on tricky programming tasks, with the help of the pirate Captain CiaoCiao. This is the second of two volumes which provide you with everything you need to excel in your Java journey, including tricks that you should know in detail as a professional, as well as intensive training for clean code and thoughtful design that carries even complex software. Many beginners in programming often ask themselves, “How can I strengthen my skills as a developer? How can I become a better programmer?” The answer is simple: study, attend webinars, learn, repeat, practice, and discuss your work with others. Many aspects of programming are similar to learning new skills. Just as a book can’t teach you how to play a musical instrument, watching the Fast and the Furious movie series won’t teach you how to drive. The brain develops patterns and structures through repeated practice. Learning a programming language and a natural language have many similarities. Consistent use of the language, and the desire and need to express and communicate in it (just as you need to do so to order a burger or a beer), leads to gradual improvement in skills. Books and webinars on learning a programming language are available, but reading, learning, practicing, and repeating are just one aspect of becoming a successful software developer. To create effective software solutions, you need to creatively combine your knowledge, just as a musician regularly practices finger exercises and maintains their repertoire. The more effective your exercises are, the faster you will become a master. This book aims to help you progress and gain more hands-on experience.