Java by Example

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Summary: This is the best book about Java Application
Review: I have this book both in Chinese & English Version. I learned Java from this book. It is so simple to follow the basic idea of Java using the example from the book. Clayton Walnum is expert in writing book.

I love this book.

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Summary: Wonderful book
Review: I took a programming class in the late 1970s, but never programmed anything outside the classroom. In '97, after being system administrator for 7 years, my employer asked me to take over the administration of our web site. So I picked up 4 different books on JAVA. After reading through 3 of the books, I felt either they were too advanced for my grasp or weren't well written. JAVA By Example took me through the basics in a very short time. After reading this book, I later went through the other 3 books a second time and determined that they were poorly written. Great Job, Clayton Walnum.

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Summary: Great Book to Learn Java
Review: Java is not a difficult language, but having a good tutorial really helps.Java by Example by Clayton Walnum stands out in the crowd of all Java- how to books I have seen and read.It is easy and fun to read. It gives a very good basic knowledge of the language. It provides literally tons of very well thought-out examples which heighten the build-up of your self-confidence tremendously. It is the only book I know of with the answers to coding 'homework' provided on the CD, so you can learn from mistakes.The CD has all examples, plus more.I wholeheartedly recommend it

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Summary: Wonderful book
Review: Java was (believe it or not) the FIRST programming language that I attempted to learn. After buying several books that basically relied on the reader having a C/C++ background, I found this book. The absolute best thing about this book is that after each progamming example, a line-by-line explanation of how the program works is given. This to me was the core reason I learned Java. I have found no other book that takes the beginner step-by-step in this same manner. Once you finish this book you will easily move on to more complex Java topics because you will have gained a thorough understanding of the language.

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Summary: Great book for beginners!!
Review: Java was (believe it or not) the FIRST programming language that I attempted to learn. After buying several books that basically relied on the reader having a C/C++ background, I found this book. The absolute best thing about this book is that after each progamming example, a line-by-line explanation of how the program works is given. This to me was the core reason I learned Java. I have found no other book that takes the beginner step-by-step in this same manner. Once you finish this book you will easily move on to more complex Java topics because you will have gained a thorough understanding of the language.

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Summary: Right Idea, Perhaps Not Taken Far Enough
Review: The idea of lots of examples and some solved problems is an excellent way of learning anything. However, to really teach well a book should have a strong logical underpinning and lots of solved problems to initiate a very gradual and fundamental understanding of the subject. I did not think that this book took that extra step. Consequently, I would recommend it as one of the books you buy to learn Java, but do not rely on it for your full Java education.

Rating:
Summary: Right Idea, Perhaps Not Taken Far Enough
Review: The idea of lots of examples and some solved problems is an excellent way of learning anything. However, to really teach well a book should have a strong logical underpinning and lots of solved problems to initiate a very gradual and fundamental understanding of the subject. I did not think that this book took that extra step. Consequently, I would recommend it as one of the books you buy to learn Java, but do not rely on it for your full Java education.