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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 005.133 EAN: 9780596009205 Edition: 2nd ISBN: 0596009208 Label: O'Reilly Media Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 688 Publication Date: February 09, 2005 Publisher: O'Reilly Media Release Date: May 11, 2009 Studio: O'Reilly Media Features:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: It has taken four years, but with Head First Java the introductory Java book category has finally come of age. This is an excellent book, far more capable than any of the scores of Java-for-novices books that have come before it. Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates deserve rich kudos--and big sales--for developing this book's new way of teaching the Java programming language, because any reader with even a little bit of discipline will come away with true understanding of how the language works. Perhaps best of all, this is no protracted "Hello, World" introductory guide. Readers get substantial exposure to object-oriented design and implementation, serialization, neatwork programming, threads, and Remote Method Invocation (RMI). Key to the authors' teaching style are carefully designed graphics. Rather than explain class inheritance (to cite one example) primarily with text, the authors use a series of tree diagrams that clarify the mechanism far more succinctly. The diagrams are carefully annotated with arrows and notes. Also characteristic of the unique teaching strategy is heavy reliance on exercises, in which the reader is asked to complete partial classes, write whole new code segments and do design work. Though there's little discussion of why the exercises' correct answers are what they are, it's clear that the practice work was carefully designed to reinforce the lesson at hand. If you've waited this long to give Java a try, this book is a great choice. --David Wall Topics covered: The Java programming language for people with no Java experience, and even people with no programming experience at all. Key concepts read like a list of Java features: Object oriented design, variable type and scope, object properties and methods, inheritance and polymorphism, exceptions, graphical user interfaces (GUIs), network connectivity, Java archives (JAR files), and Remote Method Invocation (RMI). Product Description: Learning a complex new language is no easy task especially when it s an object-oriented computer programming language like Java. You might think the problem is your brain. It seems to have a mind of its own, a mind that doesn't always want to take in the dry, technical stuff you're forced to study. The fact is your brain craves novelty. It's constantly searching, scanning, waiting for something unusual to happen. After all, that's the way it was built to help you stay alive. It takes all the routine, ordinary, dull stuff and filters it to the background so it won't interfere with your brain's real work--recording things that matter. How does your brain know what matters? It's like the creators of the Head First approach say, suppose you're out for a hike and a tiger jumps in front of you, what happens in your brain? Neurons fire. Emotions crank up. Chemicals surge. That's how your brain knows. And that's how your brain will learn Java. Head First Java combines puzzles, strong visuals, mysteries, and soul-searching interviews with famous Java objects to engage you in many different ways. It's fast, it's fun, and its effective. And, despite its playful appearance, Head First Java is serious stuff: a complete introduction to object-oriented programming and Java. You'll learn everything from the fundamentals to advanced topics, including threads, network sockets, and distributed programming with RMI. And the new. second edition focuses on Java 5.0, the latest version of the Java language and development platform. Because Java 5.0 is a major update to the platform, with deep, code-level changes, even more careful study and implementation is required. So learning the Head First way is more important than ever. If you've read a Head First book, you know what to expect--a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. If you haven't, you're in for a treat. You'll see why people say it's unlike any other Java book you've ever read. By exploiting how your brain works, Head First Java compresses the time it takes to learn and retain--complex information. Its unique approach not only shows you what you need to know about Java syntax, it teaches you to think like a Java programmer. If you want to be bored, buy some other book. But if you want to understand Java, this book's for you. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - LOVE IT :DI took Java once in high school and I hated it. I had to take it again in college and I was getting very nervous about it, when I decided to buy this book. This totally reversed the effect of high school java. I LOVED IT. Its got a wonderfully easy going tone that teaches you the matter. Its almost like reading a comic book except you're learning and programming in Java at the same time. They give great examples that help you understand the concepts faster and you also learn how to apply them too. The beauty of this book is you don't need to know anything about java to start learning from this book. Its great for starters. It is not a reference book just like the book claims. You use it to start learning about how to use and get comfortable with java to get to the next level. I loved this book, it helped me prepare for the college course which go at a terribly fast pace. Get the book if you want to start programming in java. Rating:  - EVERYONE GET THIS !!!I read this book and decided to get it although I definitely know Java basics. As I read, I saw that I got many things clarified. So, why do you need it? -If you got some moderate experience in Java, this will give you nice foundations in basically everything. I program some small devices and there are things I needed and always wanted to know HERE. -If you are beginner, I can't think of better combo than Barry Burd and then this book. It will really make things clear. -If you are expert, well...you don't need books, but it is a good read :) THANKS GOD THERE IS A BOOK THAT GIVES CONCEPT ABOUT TOP DOWN PRG DESIGN!!! Lot of exercises with FREE solutions, lot of code and general 'try it your self attitude', a REAL brain friendly book. This might not be as deep as Eckel but IS MORE IMPORTANT. This is not a reference like Schildt but it has references to what you need to do work... Please buy it!!! This is only book that will get you enough knowledge AND break fear and aversion towards Java at the same time. Rating: - +1 -1(+1) Book came in preserved state, almost as if I have bought it in a shop myself. (-1) I have other remark, I was billed for additional expenses (almost 10E) when book arrived at my house. *Thumbs up* && keep up the good work! Rating: - The perfect starter book for learning Java for programmersThis book's main specialty in my opinion is learning the language itself (versus use of language). It really helps you understand not only what is going on, but why you do things a certain way. This is what sets it apart from some of the other good Java books. However, I wish it had more real life code. A little less animals and shapes kind of stuff. It also seemed like Java generics (ArrayList Pros: Good core explanation of the language Good core explanation of object oriented programming Easy to read and move at a pace that you like Cons: Not much "real code" that you would reference later Not many "real life" examples. Lots of animals, instead of real life uses A little lacking in certain areas like GUI design (of course Swing is pretty weak in this area...) Database coverage Your best bet is to get this book and read it cover to cover to really understand Java. Then grab Murach's Java 6 book to further that understanding and see the language used in real life situations including databases. You can also reference Murach's later too since it has good code examples. Rating:  - Cute, but uselessFirst, a general comment on programming books: Stop giving people useless code examples. People learn how to program by actually programming. When will someone make a book that gives you useful, practical, hands on exercises instead of useless code snippets? Specific to this book is the fact that they're worse about this useless code than anyone else I've ever seen. They gloss through scores of different topics quickly, with little detail or practical use. You will not learn Java from this book. Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display |
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