I need suggestions for Java books

Post #3,054 by bbronson 7/30/01 1:32:21 PM Reply	I need suggestions for Java books I've taken it upon myself to learn Java, and I could use some suggestions for books. My IDE is Metroworks CodeWarrior on the Mac platform. I also have a Linux/Win95 box on which I can run the code. My background doesn't include much experience in OO languages, but I have an understanding of how to use it. I've had lots of training in C, C++, Delphi, and OO programming. I'm currently taking some rudimentary CBT courses in Java. I already own OReilly's Java in a Nutshell, and I've read it cover to cover. I've also referenced Sun's tutorial information on their website. However, I'm still more of a 'book' person. I plan to use Java for client-side only gui applications. As such, I plan to use Swing for the gui, and I need some database access (local machine database files). I would like references that don't assume you were the author of C++ and that do include examples and code snippets (on CD or an internet reference). At US$40-60+ per book, I'd rather not buy the wrong one(s). :-o Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Brian Bronson
Post #3,061 by Fearless Freep 7/30/01 1:51:14 PM Reply	Sure... [link\|http://www.nwlink.com/%7Edonclark/java.html\|Wired Java Fanatic] might have something useful... Jay O'Connor "Going places unmapped to do things unplanned to people unsuspecting"
Post #3,093 by Yendor 7/30/01 4:17:11 PM Reply	One to AVOID... "Graphic Java : Mastering the JFC (3rd ed)" by David M. Geary. Published by Sun Microsystems Press. Avoid at all costs; it sucks. I would recommend Java in a Nutshell, but you already have it. I also have another book to recommend, but it's sitting at home on my kitchen table ATM, as I forgot to bring it in this morning. I'll let ya know tonight or tomorrow. -YendorMike In order to understand recursion, one must understand recursion.
Post #3,256 by Yendor 7/31/01 1:39:26 PM Reply	...And a good one... For Swing development, run, don't walk, to [link\|http://www.bookpool.com/\|Bookpool.com] and get thee "Java Swing" by Eckstein, Loy, and Wood. It's an O'Reilly book, but it's not a "manimal" -- it's got an old 10¢ jukebox on the cover. Very good for learning/referencing Swing programming. Well laid-out. Excellent examples. And screenshots all over the place, with the example code on how to create said screenshot right nearby. One of the best coding books I own. -YendorMike In order to understand recursion, one must understand recursion.
Post #3,329 by ChrisR 7/31/01 10:10:36 PM Reply	I thought it ok... ...but not fantastic. If you are seriously into Swing, then I think the Swing book is a necessity, but I found it tedious at times (though the same can be said about Swing in general). The thing that's hard about swing is that it amounts to amassing knowledge over a vast library. Swing is a pretty huge set of API's and getting acquanted with the library is a lot of work.
Post #3,221 by jlalexander 7/31/01 11:20:21 AM Reply	For web-centric Java development... I would recommend [link\|http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0130893404/qid=996592987/sr=2-1/ref=aps_sr_b_1_1/104-6327119-3274323\|Marty Hall's Core Servlets and JavaServer Pages]. I read the nutshell book you have, read this book and then read the O'Reilly Java Enterprise book and felt pretty comfortable doing EJB development afterwards. HTH, -Jason ---- My pid is Inigo Montoya. You "killed -9" my parent process. Prepare to vi.
Post #3,229 by wharris2 7/31/01 11:42:39 AM Reply	Re: I need suggestions for Java books A little download time and you can have the electronic version of Thinking in Java, 2nd edition, from [link\|http://eckel.mirrors.netnumina.com/\|http://eckel.mirrors.netnumina.com/]. Since you say you've already had training in some OO languages it might be a bit too simplistic, but you can't beat the price and it is a good intro. Java in a Nutshell can be quite dense at times. French Zombies are zapping me with lasers!

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