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Summary: Great Book
Review: I agree with all the reviewers who gave this book 5 stars. And want to add that this book is a good, quick read. I started looking into Java with the O'Reilly books (Java in a Nutshell and Java Examples in a Nutshell), and while those are also good and more in-depth I would recommend this book first. It is simply more intuitively organized and a breeze to read. I can't explain the presence of the one star reviews, except to say that this is not a book for people completely new to programming. This is the best book if you are adding Java to OO languages you alread know.
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Summary: Just want t add my 5 stars to all the others
Review: I agree with all the reviewers who gave this book 5 stars. And want to add that this book is a good, quick read. I started looking into Java with the O'Reilly books (Java in a Nutshell and Java Examples in a Nutshell), and while those are also good and more in-depth I would recommend this book first. It is simply more intuitively organized and a breeze to read. I can't explain the presence of the one star reviews, except to say that this is not a book for people completely new to programming. This is the best book if you are adding Java to OO languages you alread know.
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Summary: The Best Book on Core Java Programming
Review: I have read many books on Java, and I can state unequivically that On To Java is by far the most practical guide to core Java syntax and programming idioms that I have read. If you want to fully understand how to use basic Java programming elements, this is the only good book I have found. Programming explanations, examples and excercises are very clear and build in increments up to very full programs. Even experienced programmers can gain a lot of insight into the structure of Java by this remarkably clear treatment of Java programming; however, the best audience is those who are new to Java, particularly those who have wasted a lot of time getting lost in books that primarily cover OO theory (without showing application) or specific API's (i.e, books that you read and then realize you still cannot write proper code). Ironically, by focusing on concrete examples, On To Java provides one of the clearest explanations of the tenets of OO (as opposed to theory-laden treatments).There are large sections of Java technology that this book does not cover, including JDBC and EJB, but there are plenty of books that specifically target these subjects. If you read On To Java, you will be well-prepared to tackle any API-specific book.
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Summary: The Best Book on Core Java Programming
Review: I have read many books on Java, and I can state unequivically that On To Java is by far the most practical guide to core Java syntax and programming idioms that I have read. If you want to fully understand how to use basic Java programming elements, this is the only good book I have found. Programming explanations, examples and excercises are very clear and build in increments up to very full programs. Even experienced programmers can gain a lot of insight into the structure of Java by this remarkably clear treatment of Java programming; however, the best audience is those who are new to Java, particularly those who have wasted a lot of time getting lost in books that primarily cover OO theory (without showing application) or specific API's (i.e, books that you read and then realize you still cannot write proper code). Ironically, by focusing on concrete examples, On To Java provides one of the clearest explanations of the tenets of OO (as opposed to theory-laden treatments). There are large sections of Java technology that this book does not cover, including JDBC and EJB, but there are plenty of books that specifically target these subjects. If you read On To Java, you will be well-prepared to tackle any API-specific book.
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Summary: One of the best books on Understanding basics of OOP
Review: I think at introductory level, it is the best book to understand basics of OOP and JAVA. It seems as if Author has written whole book in one sitting. There is such a flow in writing of sections of book that you are tempted to read more and more like a suspense novel.
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Summary: its was pretty good...
Review: if you know no java at all you should get this book because i got it to make online programs for my site... i just got threw with this book so i havent made any progs yet, but soon i will, the setup of this book was OK, but they should have add some humor, you'll get bored of reading thats whay i gave it 4 stars, im only thirteen and it tought me well, good book, get it
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Summary: This is one of the best Java Tutorials
Review: If you want to learn Java with sound foundation, start from this book. I learned Java for a certain period but still felt standing on sand until I got this book...
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Summary: One of the Best Introductions to Java
Review: If you're trying to learn Java, then I have some good news and bad news. First, the bad news. You will need more than one book, especially if this is your first encounter with an Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Language. Now for the good news. Winston and Narasimham's "On To Java" should definitely be one of the books in your Java library. Winston is Professor of Computer Science at MIT and also the author of a book on C++. It's apparent that the book is based on his extensive teaching experience. Winston and Narasimhan will take you step-by-step, much like Sherpa guides, as you scale the Java mountain. The books is elegantly written and the exposition is motivated by clear examples throughout. Anyone can become a Java programmer. With it's emphasis on good-programming practices, "On to Java" will put you well on the way to becoming an excellent Java programmer.
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Summary: Easily Consumed Wisdom
Review: Java is a strong flavorful brew, best consumed in small sips. On to Java does an admirable job of breaking the process of learning Java programming into small easily comprehensible pieces. I wouldn't recommend this as your sole book if you're learning Java as your first programming language, but it is a great all around book for an intermediate programmer, or as a supplement for a beginner.
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Summary: Excellent Intro to Java
Review: On to Java is an excellent introduction to the language. After reading through On to C++, I became a big fan of Patrick Henry Winston. Like On to C++, On to Java is extremely well written and allows one to quickly convert knowledge of C++ into knowledge of Java, although knowledge of C++ is not required to use this book. The breakdown of the book into small tutorial bites is one of its strengths, but as a result makes On to Java not very comprehensive. None the less, the book covers all of the basics of the language quite well. The use of essentially the same example throughout the book strengthens it as a tutorial, but weakens it somewhat as a reference text.
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