 Java:
Where Do I Start?
The Java programming language was introduced by Sun Microsystems
in 1995. Java is a state-of-the-art, object-oriented language
that has a syntax similar to that of C. Its designers
strove to make the Java language powerful, but at the same
time, they tried to avoid the overly complex features that
have bogged down other object-oriented languages, such as
C++. By keeping the language simple, the designers also
made it easier for programmers to write robust, bug-free
code. As a result of its elegant design and next-generation
features, the Java language has proved popular with programmers,
who typically find it a pleasure to work with Java after
struggling with more difficult, less powerful languages.
O'Reilly's Java books are written for beginning to advanced
programmers. If you're just starting with Java, you'll want
to begin with Head First
Java, and then you can branch out with the other books
listed below.
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Head First
Java -- This introductory book takes advantage
of the latest research in cognitive science,
neurobiology, and educational psychology, by
actively combining words and pictures to help
readers understand and remember important Java
concepts. Full of mind-stretching exercises,
memorable analogies, and stories with humor
and attitude that are used to drive home key points and make
ideas come alive, the Head First approach is
as effective as it is unique. |
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Learning
Java -- This book is for programmers who
have experience with C, C++, or other languages,
and who now want to learn Java. It provides
an accessible yet comprehensive introduction
to the Java programming language and is filled
with easy-to-follow code examples that guide
you through Java's many features, APIs, and
facilities. This book comprehensively addresses important
topics, such as web applications, servlets, and
XML, that are increasingly driving enterprise
applications. [Read
it online on Safari.] |
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Java
in a Nutshell -- This complete quick-reference
guide to Java contains descriptions of all of
the classes in the key APIs, with a definitive
listing of all methods and variables. It also
contains an accelerated introduction to Java
for C and C++ programmers who want to learn
the language quickly. [Read
it online on Safari.] |
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Java
Examples in a Nutshell -- A companion
to Java in a Nutshell, this book is full
of real-world Java programming examples and
contains 164 complete, practical programs. That's over
17,900 lines of densely commented, professionally
written Java code covering 20 distinct Java
APIs, including Servlets, JavaServer Pages,
XML, Swing, and Java 2D. |
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Java
Cookbook -- This book is a comprehensive
collection of problems, solutions, and practical
examples for anyone programming in Java. Developers
will find hundreds of tried-and-true Java "recipes"
covering all of the major APIs, as well as some
APIs that aren't as well documented in other
Java books. [Read
it online on Safari.] [Get a free Java
recipe daily.] |
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