How many books has James Gosling written?

James Gosling has published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read James Gosling's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Java Application Programming Interface.

The Java Application Programming Interface (1996) is James Gosling's most widely read book.

Canadian computer scientist

James Gosling has published 1 book, beginning with The Java Application Programming Interface (1996).

Updated September 2026

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The Java Application Programming Interface
James Gosling's most-read book.

James Arthur Gosling is a Canadian computer scientist, best known as the founder and lead designer behind the Java programming language.

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How many books has James Gosling written?: James Gosling has published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read James Gosling's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Java Application Programming Interface.
What is James Gosling's latest book?: The Java Application Programming Interface (1996).
What is James Gosling's most famous book?: The Java Application Programming Interface (1996) is James Gosling's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.