Java How To Program, Fourth Edition

An introduction to the Java 2 Platform, Standard edition, using the author's LIVE-CODE training methods. Covers data structures/collections, exceptions, multithreading, files, streams, serialization, and more. Provides screen captures and Internet resources. Includes accompanying CD-ROM. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover. DLC: Java (Computer program language).

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good book
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Best JAVA book I know
You can see examples, the API, methods, etc, etc. Really nice book if you are begginer or advanced

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Simply, AMAZING!!!
This book is simply amazing. I had an incredibly difficult time with the `other` book I used to attempt to learn Java for class. This book absolutely walks all over it. It teaches in a style that I easily grasp. The authors went to great lengths to specify the `why` of each new line of code, and give very detailed explanations of the methodology of programming, along with `good practices` for programming. I recommend this to ANYONE with a desire to learn their first programming language, as well as those who are looking to learn more.

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Avoid Deitel books
You will be able to write Java prgrams, but you will not UNDERSTAND and KNOW object oriented programming language Java. Avoid Deitel's books. They simply do not know Java.

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Only book I have needed
I learned Java solely from this book. I had learned several languages prior to turning to Java. With the help of this book, I was able to become quite proficient very quickly. It has also served as my only needed reference ever since. The intended audience seems to be the novice or even completely new programmer, so the more experienced folks may need to do a little skimming. In any case, I have and will continue to highly recommend this book.