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Title: Introduction to Java Programming with JBuilder 4/5/6/7 (2nd Edition) by Y. Daniel Liang ISBN: 0-13-033364-6 Publisher: Prentice Hall Pub. Date: 23 July, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $85.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.78 (9 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Near-excellent book
Comment: I think this book is near-excellent. I have a great deal of programming experience in other languages, so I cannot speak for those who have had no programming experience. But for those who have, this book is terrific. If you want to get into Java, you might take a class that begins with GUI right away. This is a mistake, and the author recognizes this. He starts with basic programming fundamentals and then he explains object-oriented concepts in the two most important chapters 6 and 8. Only after you are comfortable with inheritance, constructors, and interfaces does he go into Swing. The Swing chapters are fun! You should do all the exercises. The only drawback to the book is that there are lots of typographical errors. But the author posts Errata on his web site and does respond to e-mail, so you can notify him when you see a mistake. Speaking of the web site, he has tests that you can take. These tests are not easy. He really tests your knowledge. I usually get a score in the 80s because there are many trick questions. But you learn to appreciate them because they really get you to study closely. I recommend this book to programmers experienced in other languages who are just now beginning Java. If you are new to programming, you may want to try another book, but chapters 1 through 5 should help you if you want to stay with this book.
Rating: 1
Summary: Awful Introduction to Java Book
Comment: This book is not an introduction book. If you have little or no programming experience, do not buy this book. Other than being overpriced, the author introduces topics that are way too advanced for the beginner. This book is probably better for individuals that have some background in programming. Save yourself the money and find another book. The author should really consider revising this book. I think he has lost touch with the readers of his text in calling it an "Intro" book. I found other books at 1/3 the price that was much better. Total waste of money!
Rating: 1
Summary: Terrible and overpriced
Comment: I am presently taking a Java course using this book and I cannot understand how anyone found that this book was well written or easy to understand. The author adds unnecessary elements to most of his examples, which confuses the reader, especially when the example is dealing with an abstract concept. I'm up to chapter 8 now and doing well in the course, despite the shortcomings of this book. At this point I find the book to be mediocre at best. I would definitely not recommend it to anyone, especially if you haven't had any programming experience. I'm sure there are better and CHEAPER books out there on Java.
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Title: Rapid Java Application Development Using JBuilder 4/5/6 (2nd Edition) by Y. Daniel Liang ISBN: 0130665509 Publisher: Prentice Hall Pub. Date: 14 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $81.00 |
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Title: Systems Analysis and Design : An Object-Oriented Approach with UML by Alan Dennis, Barbara Haley Wixom, David Tegarden ISBN: 0471413879 Publisher: Wiley Text Books Pub. Date: 28 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $106.95 |
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Title: Borland C++Builder 6 Developer's Guide by Jarrod Hollingworth, Paul Gustavson, Bob Swart, Mark Cashman ISBN: 0672324806 Publisher: SAMS Pub. Date: 30 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $59.99 |
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