learning java

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So I'm taking a intro. programming course that's part of a diploma program and we have to learn java.

I have a book but the wording isn't very helpful.. Basically they just spit out syntax but don't explain the reasoning behind it.

Can anyone recommend and books/videos that can get me up to speed?? Remember it's an intro. course, nothing too deep. So far I'm pushing 100%, but it was mostly Alice (lol) up to this point. 1 month left in this course, don't wanna fold!!!

Computadora

I recommend this book, it is what I am using right now too before my Java class starts next Fall:

Amazon.com: Head First Java, 2nd Edition (9780596009205): Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates, Bert Bates: Books

I like how it is very readable and so far I am enjoying it. It is similar to the For Dummies type of books, if you have ever read any of those before.

RobertKaucher

The Head First books are generally pretty good, but Thinking in Java is a very good intro and is also a free download:

Bruce Eckel's MindView, Inc: Free Electronic Book: Thinking in Java, 3rd Edition

NightShade03

Everyone I know says that the Head First books are great but I never really got into them. I think that this is the best book I have ever seen/used when learning Java (and I still use it for reference):

Amazon.com: Java: How to Program, 8th Edition (9780136053064): Harvey M. Deitel, Paul J. Deitel: Books

No it's not cheap, but if you are going to use Java in the future or take additional programming courses it is a must have for your library.

RobertKaucher

NightShade03 wrote: »

Everyone I know says that the Head First books are great but I never really got into them. I think that this is the best book I have ever seen/used when learning Java (and I still use it for reference):

Amazon.com: Java: How to Program, 8th Edition (9780136053064): Harvey M. Deitel, Paul J. Deitel: Books

No it's not cheap, but if you are going to use Java in the future or take additional programming courses it is a must have for your library.

I have read the Deitel book as well and can say that I agree with this statement. It's a good one.

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Thanks gentlemen.

I also found this.. which is pretty good and straight forward..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtQJXzi3Yns&feature=channel_video_title

starts at tut. 1.

impz

Stanford and UC Berkeley has a full video course on java in youtube. check it out.