Best book(s) for learning Java or C++

GirMoose

GirMoose

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Hey folks,

I'm looking to get back into learning programming. I did a very basic course in C a fair few years ago and really enjoyed it.

As of now I'm still not entirely sure if I want to jump into Java or C++. Anyone have any suggestions for a. which would be better, and b. what would be the best book(s) to get hold of to learn them with?

I prefer having a physical book rather than an e-book/online tutorials (although I will indeed use these as well, so don't hesitate to throw some ideas for those in too!).

Thanks!
 
To be honest I'm just trying to get back into programming as im fed up of sitting around when im not in work being bored :P As for the "down the road" plan, I have always been interesting in game programming. I did a college course on computer game design. It was 3d modelling/photoshop/flash etc. to get people an idea of what all the different parts were like. The programming we did was by far the most entertaining part, I was constantly spending my own time doing stuff just to see if I could get it to work. Doing silly little things like Number guessing games, hangman etc. when the course work was dealing with what arrays were.
 
Hmm, perhaps, it is 7 years old at this point! Not sure really what to do for the next month or so while I would be waiting for that though. Anyone know of anything similar that is more up to date and currently available?
 
Hmm, interesting thread. Getting that book may not be a bad idea. I had a browse through the forum that eventually came about from that project and having that sort of backing does indeed make it seem quite good. Just a shame I'm not getting back into this stuff when that was starting up! ;)
 
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