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Any major differences between Java2 releases?

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NTB

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I was in the bookstore the other day, and saw a book on java programming that I've been keeping my eye open for for a while. Only problem was that it was an older version - using the old 1.3 release rather than the newer 1.4. Would I miss anything important by picking this book up (it was in the bargain section for 10 or 15 bucks) rather than getting the new one (which would cost me $35 at least, and closer to $50 if I bought it retail.

PS: for anyone that's curious, the book I'm talking about is the previous version of this one. I've got the begining C++ book from the same author, and I thought it was pretty good.

Nate
 
Honestly? If you know C++ already, buy "The Java Programming Language" by Ken Arnold, James Gosling and David Holmes

It is authored by the (co)inventor of Java (James Gosling) and really great. I'm using it right now and I really think its well authored. On Amazon.com it goes for $39.99 with free shipping.

In addition I'd buy "Effective Java Language Programming Guide" by Joshua Bloch. I really like this book too and its fairly small. Costs $28.79 on amazon and its packed with good tips that most people learn over time the hard way.

These are the only two books someone needs to know the ins and outs of Java itself IMO.
 
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