Re: [ljc] Recommendations for a java programming book
| From: | andrew |
| Sent on: | Monday, October 8, 2012, 5:47 PM |
For a beginner?
I totes agree with the josh bloch book because it is really v. good, but it is a bit over a first timer's head.
Because programming is so broad, I'd suggest not just head first java, but also "head first oop" and "clean coding" too.
However, i've never read the 2 head first books i just recommended, only others in the series. They can be a bit hit-or-miss (can i get a hey-yo from head first servlets?)
There are probably courses in java you can take from a local college that might be more useful - I personally cannot imagine anything more distressingly frustrating than learning to code on your own. Oh, and check out stackoverflow.com for help learning java too. That place is invaluable.
andrew
I totes agree with the josh bloch book because it is really v. good, but it is a bit over a first timer's head.
Because programming is so broad, I'd suggest not just head first java, but also "head first oop" and "clean coding" too.
However, i've never read the 2 head first books i just recommended, only others in the series. They can be a bit hit-or-miss (can i get a hey-yo from head first servlets?)
There are probably courses in java you can take from a local college that might be more useful - I personally cannot imagine anything more distressingly frustrating than learning to code on your own. Oh, and check out stackoverflow.com for help learning java too. That place is invaluable.
andrew
On 8 October[masked]:02, Joyita Raksit <[address removed]> wrote:
Hi AmbiIf you've never written in java, the Head First Java book is a great fun practical introduction. Once you've got a few programs written, Effective Java by Joshua Bloch is a great text on how to use java best.Neither of these are free, but to save costs, if you're planning on whizzing through, try oreilly's safari online books service, you can rent these for very cheap, and there's a free month's trial tooJoOn 8 Oct 2012, at 14:29, Ambikesh Jayal <[address removed]> wrote:Hi All,I am looking for recommendations for a java programming book. I know of plenty of books in programming and java but just thought to get opinions of others. It would be big advantage if the book is open source and free.Ideally I am looking for a book that is:1. Interesting and fun to read.2. Simple to understand, based on active learning approach, possibly with real life examples3. Directed mainly towards people who are learning programming for the first time4. Book should be as much about general programming concepts as it is about Java in particular.5. There should be no prerequisites beyond a general familiarity with the ideas of computers and programs.Thanks and Regards,Ambi.
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