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The Deitels’ groundbreaking How to Program series offers unparalleled breadth and depth of object-oriented programming concepts and intermediate-level topics for further study. This survey of Java programming contains an optional extensive OOD/UML 2 case study on developing and implementing the software for an automated teller machine.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been meaning to write a review of this book for ages now but I kept putting it off. I've been putting it off firstly because I can't be bothered, and secondly I've been too busy programming. And the reason I've been spending all my time programming and that I didn't just give up after the first month is because of this book.
So I feel too guilty not to write a review. Not because I feel I owe Deitel with their overpriced books, but because I know there will be people reading this who have been baffled by rubbish, incomplete, internet tutorials and are looking at which book to get first. And chances are that person will be put off by the price and lack of reviews and go for Head First Java. (Which I hated).
If you look through my previous reviews you will see I've not been that easily impressed by other Java Books. So what's so good about this book that it deserves 5 stars? Firstly the amount of exercises.
Every other book i tried would give you a 50 page chapter followed by only one or two exercises. Which in my opinion isn't enough. But with this book there were absolutely loads at the end of each chapter. Especially the beginning chapters, where i think you will need the exercises more.
This book had me creating programs to translate Morse code into English, to convert binary numbers into decimal numbers. It even had me make my own spell checker. And although it felt quite challenging in places, it never really felt too hard. They got the learning curve just right and always provided me with enough information to have a decent go at it.
The other reason I loved this book was because of just how well it explained everything. All the other tutorials I had read before getting this book would leave out a bit of information, or use a term they didn't explain. So I would have to go online to find a tutorial explaining the term they didn't explain. Only for THAT tutorial to not explain something else properly. So I would be back googling. And it just felt like I was on a never ending wild goose chase of knowledge. It drove me crazy and made me want to quit.
This book doesn't do that though. It's so clear. Every little thing is explained. You can tell they must have refined each version listening to feedback from readers who were puzzled. If you do have programming experience it may well feel a little too overly explained and that it goes on a bit. But I'm recommending this book to people with no experience what-so-ever.
One thing you should bear in mind is that I've heard that the 7th edition is pretty much exactly the same as this one but much cheaper.
So I feel too guilty not to write a review. Not because I feel I owe Deitel with their overpriced books, but because I know there will be people reading this who have been baffled by rubbish, incomplete, internet tutorials and are looking at which book to get first. And chances are that person will be put off by the price and lack of reviews and go for Head First Java. (Which I hated).
If you look through my previous reviews you will see I've not been that easily impressed by other Java Books. So what's so good about this book that it deserves 5 stars? Firstly the amount of exercises.
Every other book i tried would give you a 50 page chapter followed by only one or two exercises. Which in my opinion isn't enough. But with this book there were absolutely loads at the end of each chapter. Especially the beginning chapters, where i think you will need the exercises more.
This book had me creating programs to translate Morse code into English, to convert binary numbers into decimal numbers. It even had me make my own spell checker. And although it felt quite challenging in places, it never really felt too hard. They got the learning curve just right and always provided me with enough information to have a decent go at it.
The other reason I loved this book was because of just how well it explained everything. All the other tutorials I had read before getting this book would leave out a bit of information, or use a term they didn't explain. So I would have to go online to find a tutorial explaining the term they didn't explain. Only for THAT tutorial to not explain something else properly. So I would be back googling. And it just felt like I was on a never ending wild goose chase of knowledge. It drove me crazy and made me want to quit.
This book doesn't do that though. It's so clear. Every little thing is explained. You can tell they must have refined each version listening to feedback from readers who were puzzled. If you do have programming experience it may well feel a little too overly explained and that it goes on a bit. But I'm recommending this book to people with no experience what-so-ever.
One thing you should bear in mind is that I've heard that the 7th edition is pretty much exactly the same as this one but much cheaper.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought Java How to Program: International Version: Early Objects Version because I wanted to get back into programming as a precursor to getting into developing apps for the Android platform. I use to program in C++ some 10 years ago, so I have some solid understanding of OO programming. The Deitels have made it easier for me to get back into OO programming and easy transition into Java programming.
I like the way some very important concepts are introduced in one chapter and further elaborated in future chapters to reinforce the concept - It is just brilliant. This is probably the biggest programming book I have owned (1500 pages long), but I can tell you every page is a joy to read.
I'll recommend this book to anyone who already has an understanding of any programming language. Personally, I think someone without any programming experience at all will struggle with this book, as such an introduction to programming may be very helpful and minimize any hair pulling experience.
This book will remain a very handy reference for my Java and Android programming. I am surprised that this book does not have more reviews than it currently has.
I like the way some very important concepts are introduced in one chapter and further elaborated in future chapters to reinforce the concept - It is just brilliant. This is probably the biggest programming book I have owned (1500 pages long), but I can tell you every page is a joy to read.
I'll recommend this book to anyone who already has an understanding of any programming language. Personally, I think someone without any programming experience at all will struggle with this book, as such an introduction to programming may be very helpful and minimize any hair pulling experience.
This book will remain a very handy reference for my Java and Android programming. I am surprised that this book does not have more reviews than it currently has.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great book, never had better one to learn Java in my hands. It has been written with good didactic ideas. If you really want to learn Java from basics this book is a great value as a totality: the way they show you the knowledge, the way they expect you to go as a future programmer. Remember when you buy it you have to do all the exercises. It is very important part of the book.
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Excellent Java course with computer science course thown in
I started programming with the fourth edition of the book. I started as a complete novice, and I have been programming for 7 years since then - including an MSc and a PhD based on... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dolly
Very wordy but a great tutorial
OK so I've only read the first few chapters so far, however I am finding it a little on the wordy side. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Simon Parker
nice book
It's a nice book
Very fast delivery and the book came out the package as new
So keep up the good work amazon=)
Very fast delivery and the book came out the package as new
So keep up the good work amazon=)
Published 16 months ago by mich
Really good for beginners
This book is really good if you are new to Java and want detailed explanations about what the code does. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Elena
A Great Book!
I consider this one of the best book on the subject matter. It is written with a very practical approach and the examples are very well explained. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Contaldo Andrea
Java - How to Program; Early Objects Edition (8th Ed.)
This book (although it is quite small and incredibly chunky) is very useful. It covers all aspects of Java - from basic If statements, to complex web design and graphical... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Joe. N.
Superb
I've done some programming in other languages (C#, Actionscript etc) but recently wanted to get into Java. This book is superb. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2009 by S POLLARD
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