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  1. Apr 13th, 2001, 08:16 AM #1
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    Hi

    I'm thinking about starting to learn Java and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good idiot-proof book to help get me started.
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  2. Apr 13th, 2001, 10:10 AM #2
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    Try books by Sams Publishing, or "For Dummies" books, such as Java For Dummies or Teach Yourself Java in 21 days.
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  3. Apr 13th, 2001, 10:36 AM #3
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    depends on what you want to do....

    hey pix,


    I have couple java books...it all depends on how far you want to go and what you are using the books for.

    If you are using the book for the certification exam(sun) and beginner...
    Phillip heller's book for study guide...is a good one.
    and u do decide to focus on the exam later, I would also recommend that you pick up..Java The Complete Reference(I forget the author). I don't have the book with me now(my sis is using it for her studies).

    For all-around good design book. I would recommend core java Volume I and Volume II. It has everything except servlet section(last time i checked). It is by cay s. Horstmann and Gary Cornell. It has everything(i.e. ample examples, good amount of explanation, etc).

    And rest of the books are based on individual needs...

    there alot of websites that help in the learning...I might be able to make a list of it if you need it..but these books i recommend

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  4. Apr 13th, 2001, 11:21 AM #4
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    Free PDF books. Thinking in JAVA 1 & 2
    TIJ Second Edition
    http://www.planetpdf.com/codecuts/pdfs/eckel/TIJ2.zip

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    http://www.planetpdf.com/codecuts/pdfs/eckel/TIJ.zip
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  6. Apr 15th, 2001, 07:58 AM #5
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    Thanks everyone
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  7. Apr 15th, 2001, 08:12 AM #6
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    Try the "trails" on java.sun.com
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  8. Apr 15th, 2001, 04:12 PM #7
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    I'll have a look at that too - thanks
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