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Java 2: A Beginner's Guide

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This work provides up-to-date coverage of the latest API specification.
Paperback, 570 pages
Published November 21st 2000 by McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media
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Emil
Aug 15, 2009 Emil rated it really liked it
This was my first book on Java. I had previous experience mainly with C++, Python and Ruby.

I think it is very well written (although the Bulgarian translation was ****).
The book explains about the most important concepts in object oriented programming and at the same time provides details about Java mechanisms that handle classes and objects.

I think this must be the best intro Java book out there.

I recommend The Java Programming Language book as the next step, although some of the material cover
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Zori
Apr 02, 2012 Zori rated it it was ok
Lame code examples, lots of copy-pasted code. My edition was loaded with typos and errors (editors, anyone?). I did learn some useful things and maybe it's not a horrible entry book for someone with previous coding experience.
Christian Tjhai
Aug 15, 2012 Christian Tjhai rated it it was amazing
Thanks to this book, I got started with a career in the Software Development field that I enjoy it so much till now!
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Nov 25, 2013 Danny Schnacky rated it liked it
informative but a bit dry for my taste and learning style.
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Best-selling author Herbert Schildt has written extensively about the Java, C++, C, and C# programming languages. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been widely translated. Herb's books have been used in education, corporate training, and individual study.
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