How to learn Java Core?

Question

Java

I started by reading the book "Java SE 8. Basic Course. Kay S. Horstmann", but on the first day I noticed that in newer versions of Java there are many important innovations. Can you suggest books that are written with newer versions of Java in mind? Or is it worth going through the basics using the 8th version as an example, and then catch up with the innovations of more recent versions? Is there a better way to learn Java than books?
(I have little experience in learning other languages, not quite a "teapot")

Answer 1

All important changes in Java started with Java 8. Other versions only add to or improve the current functionality. So keep reading.)