hi all.
i want to learn how to program in java, does anyone have any suggestions as to where i should start.
i mean like decent books or do i need to take a course etc?
thanks, fox
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hi all.
i want to learn how to program in java, does anyone have any suggestions as to where i should start.
i mean like decent books or do i need to take a course etc?
thanks, fox
have you programmed before?
is this just a whim?
how good's your maths?
no i have never programmed before... hopefully not a whim... maybe a career change in the making, maths is okay 2+2=3 ;)
If you want to be a career programmer, make sure your maths is up to scratch - learn about group theory, set theory and algorithms.
I'd then take a general look at object orientated design and learn how that works and the methodoligy/design patterns that go with it.
thanks mate... (hears a whooooosh noise overhead) :)
google is your friend ;)
Here there are tons of free ebook sites out there on the net just google for Top 20 free ebook sites.
My recommendations are:
Head First Java - very easy book to read and follow
Head First Design Patterns - easy style to read but about design patterns in Java
Effective Java (2nd Edition) - best practises for Java coders. (read this last)
These should all be quite easy to follow for the beginner.
You might want a more in depth book also but I wouldn't read this one cover to cover
which is O'Rielly Java in a Nut Shell - much more detailed
If your talking a career change then also have a look at the following tools for Java
Hibernate
Spring