Michael reviewed Effective Java by Joshua Bloch and gave it a whopping 10 out of 10 horseshoes.

This updated edition has plenty to recommend it. ... The second edition boasts 78 items compared to the first edition's 57 items. As before, the justifications driving each item are lucid and compelling, and much, much more valuable in my mind when used to assert confidence in a proven technique. ... I remain impressed by and indebted to Bloch for his simple, elegant style. I've been waiting for a long time to read his take on these new topics.

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