Recommend a Java Book!

Stellios

Stellios

Stellios

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Hi guys,

Looking for a good Java book that is nicely laid out, reasonably easy to follow and expains how things work pretty well. Basically, got a Java exam in a couple of months and i aint nearly as up to scratch as I want to be for it so looking for a good guidance piece fo text to help me improve in various areas. The recommended book on our course is pretty naff really and doenst explain what jack all does, and the lectures are as good as useless!

Any reccomendations welcome.

Cheers
 
Big Java is aright, followed by Object Orientated Design and Patterns.
 
We used BlueJ and the "Objects first with Java" book that supports it during the first year of Uni.
 
RobH said:
We used BlueJ and the "Objects first with Java" book that supports it during the first year of Uni.
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Yep, same here. Tis a good book and does well in introducing you to new ideas and concepts. Plenty of practical stuff too to make sure it sinks in.

Might help if you told us what book you are using now - so people don't recommend it :p
 
SiriusB said:
Might help if you told us what book you are using now - so people don't recommend it :p
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The recommended text to myself was called 'Introduction to Java Programming' by Y. Daniel Liang. Its a good book if you know what your doing, but it doesnt tell you ho to do things, just gives you a chunk of code and leaves you to figure it out yourself.

Cheers for the suggestions and links guys, Ill have a look tomorrow and get somethign ordered.

Anyone know whether THIS is any good? Seems to be getting reasonable reviews.
 
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The book you linked to off Amazon is amazing - I bought it off the reviews and I'm glad I did. Its written in a totally different style to any programming book I've ever bought - makes it easy to pick up what they're talking about. I'd definitely recommend it. :)
 
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