The Java Language Specification, Java SE 7 Edition, serves as the definitive technical reference for the Java programming language. Written by its inventors, this book offers comprehensive, precise, and in-depth coverage of the language's syntax, semantics, and structure. It details the new features introduced in Java SE 7, such as the try-with-resources statement, multi-catch blocks, precise rethrow mechanisms, the diamond operator for generics, strings in switch statements, and binary literals. The specification also includes explanatory notes to clarify the distinction between formal language rules and actual compiler behavior.

As the definitive technical reference written by the inventors of the technology, The Java Language Specification, Java SE 7 Edition, is regarded as an authoritative and essential resource for developers. Its accuracy and completeness make it the go-to source for understanding the intricacies of the Java language. The inclusion of new features from Java SE 7 ensures its relevance for practitioners working with the latest language developments. This specification is crucial for anyone needing a deep, unambiguous understanding of Java's formal structure and behavior.