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5 comments about Java 1.1 Developer's Guide (Sams.Net Developer's Guide).

1. This is a ground up approach to learning and developing in Java 1.1. This book is a necessity for anyone who wishes to develop applications in Java. The examples and organization of the topics allow intermediate to advanced users easy access to information they would require. A major advantage of this book over say one that could teach Java in a few lessons, is the breadth and development of the content. All developers at any level of competency or skill can utilize this book. The content of this book discusses all phases of Java programming, from what Java is and how it works, to small applets, and setting up entire networks or running databases. The CD contains software that will allow the developer to test the majority of the applications developed, as well as containing Java development applications.



2. When I got this book and read it from beginning to end, I thought I knew something about Java. But since then I've read better books (like Schildt's and Naughton's book) and I see that this book has more holes than a swiss cheese in its presentation of Java. It doesn't talk about how to use abstract classes and interfaces effectively, it doesn't talk about dynamic method dispatching, it covers threads without showing any really useful examples, etc. The examples in the book are not really there to clarify concepts, but just to show some "useful" code. Sure, you can cut-and-paste some of that stuff, but you're gonna have to learn how to make some of that stuff on your own elsewhere. The author's description of API classes and methods are usually about the level of the javadocs except it's less clear. It's like the author went through the javadocs and tried paraphrasing everything, using as few words as possible (& nothing about what these methods are returning, so you need to look up javadocs anyway). So in sum: if you want a good solid intro to Java, look elsewhere (like Naughton & Schildt - now there's a book with some depth). But Jaworski's book has a good side: it does try to cover most everything in jdk 1.1, so you have a cursory understanding of where everything is. It's actually quite good for that. So if you stick with this book you may be a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none in Java; but used in conjunction with a more in-depth book, you can use this book to get a general understanding of all the API's. Oh, and on the CD-ROM: most of it's crap, like that Visual J++ that didn't work on my copy (not Cafe Lite like advertised here). But Textpad is a great text editor, one of the best-valued shareware I've come across in a while. Get the latest copy (it's not as powerful as Emacs, true, but within its limits it's easier to configure, too. If you want Emacs be sure to use JDE which is a special Java configuration for Emacs).



3. This book is a very good reference - and nothing more. Beginners should NOT buy it - get Core Java instead. Why?

   First, the chapter on OOP doesn't try to introduce paradigms of the OOP step-by-step. Instead, it throws a very complicated class hierarchy consisting of some 13-14 classes at the user - even I, official course leader at Sun, had problms with this chapter... I'm absolutely sure NO beginner will understand OOP from this book.

   The chapter on threads is far from perfect. It's diametrically opposed to the rest of the book, which is, as I've already said, very good.

   The book can really be recommended for advanced Java programmers, I find it as useful as, for example, Java 1.1 in a Nutshell. Much better than Java 1.1 unleashed 2nd ed., albeit doesn't beat Core Java 1.1 3rd edition.

   In a word: NOT FOR BEGINNERS!




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5. Decent one for anybody trying to grasp Java - with an abundantly available time of course.

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5 comments about Java: First Contact (with InfoTrac).

1. I was given this book as an introduction to Java having come from a PowerBuilder background. For that purpose it's rubbish. I speed read the first 6 chapters without learning more than a paragraph of useful information. For novices to computing I can see the need for a book like this but for anyone else steer clear! The guys that reckon it's too difficult should look at changing degree courses ASAP.



2. A very well written and easy to understand text on intorduction to OO concepts, programming logic and JAVA in general. Excellent usage of diagrams to get the point across. Probably not suitable for an advanced student or user of JAVA. The authors do let you know that they have assumed that the reader of this book has no programming background. Therefore, if posible, it is wise to read the introduction or the back cover of the book before purchasing it. I do tend to agree with one of the reviewers that if you find this book hard to understand then you do need to rethink about changing your field of study. Do not worry if the examples do not compile the first time, there are many books out there that have similar glicthes. Plus it is a good dose of reality, because there is no software application that hits the mark on the first pass. If you don't have the patience and the tenacity to debug, then you are headed for doom. Do not worry about examples not compiling---- learn the concepts, after that its all a piece of chocolate mousse.



3. I have been studying OOP, and can honestly say I could not have passed without the help of this book. Ignore the negatives from those who obviously have Java experience, this is a book for beginners and is honest about it. I have bought 5 books on java and this was the best for a first timer. For those who hate it...It's always easy to slam something like this if you already know what your doing. Remember when you were new?



4. First off, I'd better admit that I came into programming as a complete novice. I bought this book as the course text for the course actually taught by the Roger Garside. Great, I thought, a course taught by the author.

   I was sorely dissapointed. The book is quite good at explaining the concepts behind object-oriented programming, so for philosophical meanderings on the devleopment of objects in programming language, it is quite useful. However, when it comes to actually learning to program, there are errors in example code, vital poitns missed out, annoying diagrams which are meant to replace coding (could the author not be bothered to put both in) and seemingly random errors in the code which make it refuse to compile without spending hours checking for errors (and no, I don't mind doing this- but with my own programs, not with examples!). Buy this book if you have to- it's a compulsory purchase if you're on the course, after all- but if you are a beginner to programming, buy something that will help you learn Java too.




5. I used this book in my first semester in the univ, I had no exprience in java and OOP and this book helped me to understand both. examples are very understandable and clear, the presentation of the book also is good. I recomend this book for new beginners in both java and OOP.

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5 comments about Introduction to Java Programming (International Edition).

1. I used this book for a Professional Continuing Education class with a local polytechnic wanting to gain more than just insights into the Java language.The book has lengthy chapters laden with abstract concepts and implicitly requires you to have either prior knowledge of OO or to have an appendage book for side reference.Definitely not an "Introduction" as the title misleadingly suggests. It did a poor job of explaining Constructors which are so fundamental to Java.Besides,there are frequent frustrating uses of short cuts to achieve code efficiency particularly in addressing objects such as superObject.subObject.subsubObject.subsubsubObject.... without explanation sends the poor beginner to a state of constant confusion.There are quite a fair bit of blatant typos populated throughout the book, so be wary of even more confusion!Listen in class and get the instructor to explain the syntax would definitely help you if you are a student.If you are trying to pick up the technology on your own then more so you should get a better book.



2. You need to KNOW programming to read this book. It is not a almost perfect book but a very good book!



3. I've reviewed many of the Java textbooks on the market and have compared their coverage with the objectives of the Sun Programmer certification. I have yet to find another book that covers as much material in a well-explained manner. It does assume that you have programming experience. This is definitely not your Idiot's gude / for Dummies level of book. The book contains many, detailed examples which demonstrate effective use of code. If you want a reference book look to the O'Reilly series, if you want at textbook get Liang.



4. Things I dislike about this book:
   Cheap layout. Looks like it was desktop published by a so-so amateur. Black and light blue...how very 80's textbook.

   It's Virtually useless for the cetification exam (SCJP)...get Kathy Sierra instead. It's weak on threads and inner classes apparently don't exist. The explanations are not suited toward the beginner as they gloss or assume prior knowledge of many aspects of the language.

   Coded examples tend to be too hard for the beginner as they contain multiple concepts, which can confuse some.

   Things I like about this book:
   Coded Answers to ever other question.
   Some coded examples.

   In summary I wonder what the target audience is of this book. The beginner -> then it fails, the intermediate? With no inner classes and a weak treatment of threads...I think not...then who...certainly not the advanced Java programmer.

   I think you'd do better to pocket the hefty price of this booka nd spent it on something more apt (Java 2 primer plus isn't too bad, or Head FIrst Java for the novice Or Walter Savitch if you need a textbook).

   No, this book is just too expensive and too weak for what you pay. Even Deitel is significantly better. Look elsewhere.




5. Overall, this is a good book. I've
   gone through much of chapters 1-4, some of 5-6, and
   a little of chapters 17 and 19.
   Chapters 1-4 are solid and (I think)
   about at the right level for the intended
   audience. Some of the examples in Chapter 5
   (which focuses on arrays) are a little heavy.
   Learning Java arrays is difficult enough
   without adding concepts such as mean and
   standard deviation into the mix. Also, the
   two-dimensional array examples are probably
   beyond the grasp of most beginning students.

   Overall though, I'd give the book a thumbs up,
   so far. It doesn't make the mistakes that other
   Java books make, such as introducing GUI or Object
   Oriented concepts before teaching methods, loops,
   and arrays. For example, I've had a chance
   to look at the "Head First Java" book. I think
   it makes the mistake of introducing Object Oriented
   programming too early on. If you don't understand
   loops or methods, etc., then you can't work with
   Java objects. Further, the "Head First Java" book
   also goes out of its way to be funny. While I think
   there's certainly room for humor in teaching,
   most people don't set out to learn Java for the fun of it.
   They need to in order to earn a living.
   So, as dull as this book is, I'd recommend it so far.

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