Instant GSON: Learn to create JSON data from Java objects and implement them in an application with the GSON library

Name: Instant GSON: Learn to create JSON data from Java objects and implement them in an application with the GSON library
Rating: 4.615384578704834 (13 reviews)

Sandeep Patel

Aug 2013 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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Learn to create JSON data from Java objects and implement them in an application with the GSON libraryKey Features

Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results
Convert JAVA Objects to JSON representation and vice versa
Learn about the Field Exclusion strategy
Write your own JSON converter

Book DescriptionGSON is a specialized Java-based library for handling JSON data, developed by Google. GSON demonstrates an efficient use of CPU time, memory efficiency, the library, and developer productivity. This book will help you implement GSON in your Java project. Instant GSON is a practical, hands-on guide that provides you with all the implementation features of the GSON API through coded examples, which will help you take advantage of the real power that is behind the GSON API, and give you a good grounding to use it in your projects. Instant GSON starts with an introduction to the JSON data format and GSON library. It will take you through the configuration steps required to set up a GSON-based Java project. You will learn about the top features of the GSON library, which includes handling generic type and nested class objects in Java, implementing versioning support, exclusion strategies, and pretty printing. At the end of the book you will find some useful references to articles, blogs, and active communities.What you will learn

Convert Java objects to and from JSON
Handle generic and null java objects
Maintain different versions of serialized JSON
Alter the name of fields when serializing
Creating user defined annotation to remove fields while serializing
Learn about the implementation of GSON in web applications

Who this book is for

Instant GSON is for software developers who are new to the GSON library, and who are looking to explore it in depth. You should have some experience in Java programming and Java POJO classes.

Learn to create JSON data from Java objects and implement them in an application with the GSON libraryKey Features Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results Convert JAVA Objects to JSON representation and vice versa Learn about the Field Exclusio...

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13 reviews

Parthasarathi Patra

September 24, 2014

A very worthy and great book for those needing the basic fundamentals and concepts on GSON. All concepts explained clearly. Must recommended for all beginners as well as developers.

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Suresh Jidagam

September 23, 2014

This is good book for beginners on GSon, clearly explained! I would recommend for all beginners!!!

Venkat Raman

September 22, 2014

very good book on GSon. I will recommend this book to all the beginners.

About the author

Sandeep Kumar Patel is a senior web developer and founder of http: //www.tutorialsavvy.com, a widely-read programming blog founded in 2012. He has more than 4 years of experience in object-oriented JavaScript and JSON-based web application development. He completed his Master's degree from VIT University, Vellore.His recent achievements include: Dzone MVB: - Received Dzone Most Valuable Blogger for technical publications related to web technologies - His article can be viewed at the following URL: http: //www.dzone.com/users/sandeepgiet JCG: - Received Java Code Geek (JCG) Badge for technical article published in JCG. - His article can be viewed at the following URL: http: //www.javacodegeeks.com/author/san ... mar-patel/

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