Best SQL and Java beginner's books?

Xerco · 15 Nov 2011 at 11:10

Hey iv started computer science at Uni and im struggling abit and need some reading.

I know this has been asked before about books but do I need a Java 7 book or is 5/6 fine?

which are the best Java and SQL beginners books?

thanks for your time

Colasanto · 15 Nov 2011 at 11:13

Uni get too hung over the 'books' thing.

Get WAMP on your windows PC and start playing around with SQL, have a look around. It's a really simple language. Also, GOOGLE... the internet is your friend and you'll find more up to date and knowledgeable resources for free

Same logic for java, also.

GravyMonster · 15 Nov 2011 at 11:23

Hank_Marvin · 15 Nov 2011 at 16:48

Head First Java is good. Im going through it now.

AHarvey · 15 Nov 2011 at 17:12

yep, I always recommend the head first books

RobH · 15 Nov 2011 at 21:29

I wouldn't worry too much about the Java versions either, any material covering 1.5 (Java 5) upwards should be fine as there hasn't been any significant language changes that are likely to have a big influence on learning it.

I learnt the basics at Uni using the BlueJ book and software which gave me a good start and helped me understand the concepts of the object oriented approach which is core to Java.

CharliePrynn · 16 Nov 2011 at 20:01

For javascript I would recommend some of the books from David Flanagan.

I've got his pocket reference book, its pretty good if you already know some of the syntax.

He has got quite a lot of books on javascript.

They are very easy to understand. Also, for if you are a beginner, I would not suggest starting SQL.

I started on MySQL, the query syntax is quite a lot simpler.