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Kami · Feb 2nd, 2006, 8:39 PM

I am looking for a good Java book that includes Swing and the basics of JSP. I am familiar with C++, C#, VB, but have never used Java, so I feel it's time to become familiar with it as well.

I am looking at "Java How To Program" by Deitel. Is anyone familiar with this book? Is it a good choice? Or are there other books that you can suggest?

groovicus · Feb 2nd, 2006, 9:04 PM

If you already know your way around C++ and C#, then I think Deitel's books will help you get familiar with the syntax rather quickly. I may be a bit biased though.. I love Deitel's books.

Advanced Java2 Platform by the same authors is also a good book for learning some of the more advanced aspects of the language.

ReggaetonKing · Feb 3rd, 2006, 7:18 AM

Yes, I have that book right it front of me now. I love it, it's great and it's worthless every cent I paid for it! I going to get Advanced Java 2, when I am done this book. I use it a lot and its my best reference! I definitly recommend it!

Infinite Recursion · Feb 3rd, 2006, 7:21 AM

I also have that book. Its pretty good. I have several books, one of these days I'll get around to listing them all on my site.

Symptom · Feb 3rd, 2006, 7:50 AM

I also own the book "Deitel - Java How to program" which I think is good, but after you get into the java syntax, you may find it a bit slow and skip some pages due to repetition. Other than that, for beginning to learn java, "Thinking in Java" is also very good and available online for free. A list of mirrors can be found here

ReggaetonKing · Feb 3rd, 2006, 1:37 PM

Kami, what edition are you going to buy? I am referring to the 5th edition.

oNe8 · Feb 3rd, 2006, 3:29 PM

Go with the 6th editition, there is a bunch of changes to help get you into java 5. Plus the order is a little different. But that is deffintaly the book to get if you have the 80 dollars to fork out for it.

Kami · Feb 3rd, 2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reggaeton_king

Kami, what edition are you going to buy? I am referring to the 5th edition.

6th edition is the one I'm looking at. I'll probably get it then, as it sounds like a favorite. Thanks for your help!

Lich · Feb 3rd, 2006, 11:55 PM

My first post on this forum was a java reccomendation post

I have to reccomend Java: A Beginner's Guide by Herb Schildt. It's the easiest reading java book i've ever come across. It doesn't teach you any GUI stuff, but it's easy to follow and good for getting a grasp on the language. Great if you're a n00b to java or programming in general.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/007...lance&n=283155
The 2nd and 3rd edition are really similar, go with the 2nd if you can get a really great price on it online somewhere.

Head First java is also supposed to be great, but I have't read that one yet

ReggaetonKing · Feb 4th, 2006, 1:34 AM

To be honest, I wanted to learn GUI of Java also not just the basics stuff with text! Java, How to Program teaches you the basics and shows you have to create Input Prompts, Pop-up boxes, etc in the first chapters! I loved how it did that! "Java: A Beginner's Guide" to me wasnt really "All That!". I had to re-read pages when I didnt get the explanation of things but it happened a lot even after reading Java 2 for Dummies, which I think it a good beginning book but not the best b/c it makes you import their classes instead of what's in the API. So far, I prefer "Java, How to Program". Its easy to understand, HEAVY, and fun!

Feb 2nd, 2006, 8:39 PM	#1
Kami Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Looking for book recommendations I am looking for a good Java book that includes Swing and the basics of JSP. I am familiar with C++, C#, VB, but have never used Java, so I feel it's time to become familiar with it as well. I am looking at "Java How To Program" by Deitel. Is anyone familiar with this book? Is it a good choice? Or are there other books that you can suggest?

Feb 2nd, 2006, 9:04 PM	#2
groovicus Programmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 84 Rep Power: 4	If you already know your way around C++ and C#, then I think Deitel's books will help you get familiar with the syntax rather quickly. I may be a bit biased though.. I love Deitel's books. Advanced Java2 Platform by the same authors is also a good book for learning some of the more advanced aspects of the language. __________________ HijackThis Team-SFDC

Feb 3rd, 2006, 7:18 AM	#3
ReggaetonKing Sexy Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 891 Rep Power: 3	Yes, I have that book right it front of me now. I love it, it's great and it's worthless every cent I paid for it! I going to get Advanced Java 2, when I am done this book. I use it a lot and its my best reference! I definitly recommend it! __________________ I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code!

Feb 3rd, 2006, 7:21 AM	#4
Infinite Recursion Programming Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United States Posts: 3,467 Rep Power: 8	I also have that book. Its pretty good. I have several books, one of these days I'll get around to listing them all on my site. __________________ http://jasonpowers.net "There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root."

Feb 3rd, 2006, 7:50 AM	#5
Symptom Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I also own the book "Deitel - Java How to program" which I think is good, but after you get into the java syntax, you may find it a bit slow and skip some pages due to repetition. Other than that, for beginning to learn java, "Thinking in Java" is also very good and available online for free. A list of mirrors can be found here __________________ The geeks shall inherit the earth.

Feb 3rd, 2006, 1:37 PM	#6
ReggaetonKing Sexy Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 891 Rep Power: 3	Kami, what edition are you going to buy? I am referring to the 5th edition. __________________ I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code!

Feb 3rd, 2006, 3:29 PM	#7
oNe8 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Go with the 6th editition, there is a bunch of changes to help get you into java 5. Plus the order is a little different. But that is deffintaly the book to get if you have the 80 dollars to fork out for it. __________________ http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/8436/user9kz.jpg

Feb 3rd, 2006, 11:55 PM	#9
Lich Professional Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit Posts: 254 Rep Power: 4	My first post on this forum was a java reccomendation post I have to reccomend Java: A Beginner's Guide by Herb Schildt. It's the easiest reading java book i've ever come across. It doesn't teach you any GUI stuff, but it's easy to follow and good for getting a grasp on the language. Great if you're a n00b to java or programming in general. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/007...lance&n=283155 The 2nd and 3rd edition are really similar, go with the 2nd if you can get a really great price on it online somewhere. Head First java is also supposed to be great, but I have't read that one yet __________________ --John Cruz Web Developer www.cruzweb.net

Feb 4th, 2006, 1:34 AM	#10
ReggaetonKing Sexy Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 891 Rep Power: 3	To be honest, I wanted to learn GUI of Java also not just the basics stuff with text! Java, How to Program teaches you the basics and shows you have to create Input Prompts, Pop-up boxes, etc in the first chapters! I loved how it did that! "Java: A Beginner's Guide" to me wasnt really "All That!". I had to re-read pages when I didnt get the explanation of things but it happened a lot even after reading Java 2 for Dummies, which I think it a good beginning book but not the best b/c it makes you import their classes instead of what's in the API. So far, I prefer "Java, How to Program". Its easy to understand, HEAVY, and fun! __________________ I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code!

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