Introduction to Java Programming-Comprehensive Version (6th Edition)

Now integrating Java 5 throughout, this reference introduces Java programming fundamentals ? including problem-solving, object-oriented programming, GUI programming, data structures, networking, internationalization, advanced GUI programming, and Web programming.  Includes many new illustrations. Enhances examples throughout, using small, simple, and stimulating examples to demonstrate concepts and techniques.  Offers anearlier introduction to writing programs than the previous edition. Features a new chapter on recursion, expanding treatment from earlier editions.  A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about programming.

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Very Technical but Thorough
Y Daniel Liang's Introduction to Java Programming, 6th Edition struck me as different from other Java books in a few ways. I have gone through Lewis & Loftus' Java Software Solutions, 3rd Edition and found it easy to follow along with because of the pleasantly colorful pages. However, Liang's book has its own advantages: on the sides of every page, the important terms are written, indicating where the term is defined - this is extremely useful for finding especially since the `Key Terms` at the end of each chapter give a page number as to where the term can be found. I also like how Liang has so far avoided forcing the student to download and use any specialized libraries that aren't included when you download Java. For example, the Lewis & Loftus text comes with a CD containing the code examples and extra libraries such as a class which simplifies the process of getting user input to the console.
The only thing I dislike is that I tried to check out the `Companion Website` and had trouble trying to find the resources that were promised - Perhaps this is because this book is an older version or I'm just incompetent in looking for it.

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I love this book
This book is amazing, it written simple enough, where newbies and pros can easily follow the content. I greatly enjoy using this book as review and learning new techniques to help me program better. The only downfall is that this is a big book, a good 2.5 inches thick, and it is pretty heavy, the size makes it hard to fit in a bookbag so I usually have to carry it.

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I wore this book out
Needed it for class and it is helpful. However, there could be some chapters in the end or middle that will save you from manually adding matrix items,,,,the depth is great but there are flaws to this mammoth book

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Fantastic Book (6th edition)
This review is for the 6th edition.

I just finished a C++ class using a Savitch book. I thought the Savitch book was great, although at times a bit watered down.

Then I pick up this Intro to Java book and it just takes programming instruction to a new level. Because C++ and Java are incredibly similar, at least for the basics, I've flown through the first 5 chapters because I understand the concepts. Although I've yet to work any of the problems. Just reading at this point.

However, while flying through I've picked up an incredible amount of good info through the cautions and tips, little things you end up learning on your own through trial and error but that are generally not explicitly pointed out to you. It makes a world of difference when someone that knows what they are doing validates those things you `think` you know and explains to you why things are the way they are. You suddenly realize you're not crazy and that you actually do understand a little bit of this stuff.

I also like the diagrams, showing how variables are passed to methods, how the method returns to the caller, etc. Seemingly simple, but I've yet to see a book that shows it so clearly. Very well done.

I'm looking forward to the rest of the book. I have my first Java class starting in a couple of weeks and I think I'll be through the first pass of the book by then. All 1,200+ pages. It's that good of a read.

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One of the Best Programming Books I ever read
This book not only teaches you how to program but also teaches you a lot of programming techniques . In addition, the student companion website has a lot of useful materials such as tutorials, answers to review questions and much more. This books has it all , it walks you from the basics to the advance programming techniques such as data structures, user interfaces and web programming step by step. I have read How to Program series before which are hard to understand and follow. The books is well organized, very clear and easy to understand. Now i have replaced all my How To program series books with Daniel Liang books. I really like this author.