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Title: Introduction to Java Programming with JBuilder 3 by Y. Daniel Liang ISBN: 0-13-086911-2 Publisher: Prentice Hall Pub. Date: 11 February, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $74.00

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Average Customer Rating: 3.78 (9 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: Good, but could be better
Comment: This book provides a comprehensive intro to Java 1.2 using JBuilder 3, with some minor caveats:

For an "introduction", the book assumes a bit too much. A prime example is the frequent use of "packages" in the sample code without any mention of what they are or why they are used, until page 175 in Chapter 5.

Also, the step-by-step instructions on using the IDE are quite frustrating if you have purchased a copy of the "Professional" version, as I have. The menus are just different enough that the Author should have included steps for both, when giving specific instructions to the first-time user.

Although the book has a web site, I couldn't find an errata page at the site. I did find a few errors, which might frustrate a self-studier like myself.

Beyond these points, I consider it good as a textbook or for self-teaching using JBuilder 3.

Rating: 4
Summary: Super Java Book
Comment: I bought this book with the intention of learning Java, this after buying a number of other books on the subject, which either assume you have advanced knowledge of C++ or concentrate on coding applets. The book covers Java from a structured programming point of view, with plenty of exercises for hands on practice. If you are really serious about developing industry standard code this book is for you. If however you just want to liven up your personal web page with some applets, perhaps try one of the 'Dummies ' range.

Rating: 1
Summary: Obtuse++
Comment: I suppose if you've had extensive experience with OOP and C++ you'll be able to deal with this book. Otherwise, you're in deep trouble. The book introduces terms and topics long before they're adequately explained, blows through complicated topics without much illustration, and insists on using example programs that are obtuse. I spent more time trying to understand the example programs than learning the construct the program supposedly demonstrated. This was the assigned textbook for a class on Java I was taking, and after 5 chapters, I gave up on it. After searching amazon, I found the truly excellent book by Walter Savitch, Java: An Introduction to Computer Science and Programming. I've completed all my assignments using the Savitch book.

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