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Summary: Excelent for starting in Java
Review: This is a great book for beginners trying to learn Java. The hands-on approach with simple exercises allows practice on the syntax and rules without complicating the logical process. However, finishing the book will not make one an expert in Java. Another thing I liked in-particular, is the fact that this book keeps with stand-alone applications and does not jump back and forth between Applets and Applications, therefore confusing the issues for the reader. I tried four different books all with beginners in mind, and I settled with this, because of its simple and to the point interface in approaching the subjects. All and all, a good book for beginners and a fast tutorial for more experienced programers wishing to learn Java
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Summary: Excellent book for beginner
Review: This is an excellent book for beginner. All chapters are explained in systematic, simple, clear and easy to understand manner. A must have book for beginner.This may not be suitable for veteran.
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Summary: Very good, but a few problems
Review: Very good book for the instruction of Java. The book is also very true to Osborne's 'Teach Yourself' series. Some things could be covered in more detail though. Some things, like overriding Object.toString(), need to be explained better. The book is also easier for someone with some programming experience, especially in C++ because Java is a LOT like C++. Overall though, this is a very good book, and i highly recommend it.
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