I would like to learn Java :)

[Gooose]

Well i am going to learn it next term in college, but i would like to also have a good book on it, or starters

i am not so much new to programming, but i dont know much about Java

So i am asking for some good book choices?

I plan on reading this through out the winter break, so whats a good one to start with?

Thanks a lot!

 

[screw3d]

To me, reading doesn't do much to programming skills but that's IMO of course.

Just try to program something instead of just reading a book. The Java documentation page is a good place to start.

 

[Cattlegod]

take c++ instead, chances are you will never use java in the real world.

 

[Gooose]

i understand that - i am in python right now so i understand some..


but i am taking it next term

so your saying that i can learn it with out reading much on it?

 

[johnjbruin]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod
take c++ instead, chances are you will never use java in the real world.

wtf are you talking about?

Ever heard of rapid application development? where you have to churn out utilities for customers in days?

Also for java - look at examples that sun has. If you already know any OO language like some c++ - then java is 80% the same.

I think it is really really easy to learn java and you probably shouldnt even buy a book - just look for tutorials online.