good Java reference book?

[Bluga]

I'm looking for a Java "reference" book for quick look up with clear examples, any suggestions?

 

[larva]

Goto :

http://64.78.49.204/

U got my word !

 

[manly]

Yeah, Thinking in Java is good stuff.

Core Java (2 volumes) isn't as well written, but more comprehensive.

Face it, there's no such thing as a complete Java reference guide with examples anymore because the Java platform is so huge (if you're including enterprise Java). I guess one could write a 1000 page J2SE reference guide, but I'm not sure if there's a good one out there.

I find the Java Tutorial (available online) is not bad either.

 

[hoihtah]

Originally posted by: larva
Goto :

http://64.78.49.204/

U got my word !

damm... how come i didn't know about this free book online.

thanx dude.

 

[hoihtah]

dude... it took 3 binders (1.5inch) to fit the whole entire book on one sided printout.

 

[spamsk8r]

I recommend Core Java volume one for a beginner, it is pretty comprehensive and not too hard too get used to, especially if you already know object oriented programming